Efficacy of topical and systemic itraconazole as a broad-spectrum antifungal agent in mycotic corneal ulcer. A preliminary study.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2001 Sep; 49(3): 173-6
Artigo
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the efficacy of topical (1%) and systemic itraconazole against common fungi such as Aspergillus and other filamentous fungi that cause mycotic corneal ulcer.METHODS:
A prospective randomised, controlled study was done in 54 clinically suspected cases of fungal keratitis of which 44 were culture proven. Half the cases (n=27) with superficial involvement were treated with only topical itraconazole (1%) and the other half were treated with both topical and systemic itraconazole.RESULTS:
Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium were the most common fungi isolated. The ulcer resolved in 42 eyes (77%) and 12 eyes (23%) did not respond well to treatment. Four of 12 non-responding eyes were caused by Fusarium species.CONCLUSION:
Itraconazole, given either topically or systemically, is effective in treating mycotic corneal ulcers.
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Assunto principal:
Penicillium
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Aspergillus
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Infecções Oculares Fúngicas
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Úlcera da Córnea
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Administração Oral
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Estudos Prospectivos
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Administração Tópica
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo observacional
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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