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Microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in a patient without human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Authors :
Silverstein BE
Cunningham ET Jr
Margolis TP
Cevallos V
Wong IG
Source :
American journal of ophthalmology [Am J Ophthalmol] 1997 Sep; Vol. 124 (3), pp. 395-6.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a case of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in a patient without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.<br />Methods: Case report. An epithelial corneal scraping from a woman with chronic bilateral keratoconjunctivitis was evaluated by Giemsa stain.<br />Results: Giemsa stain of an epithelial corneal scraping disclosed intracellular and extracellular spores characteristic of microsporidia. An HIV enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test was negative. The signs and symptoms of the bilateral keratoconjunctivitis resolved after treatment with albendazole.<br />Conclusion: Microsporidia may cause a chronic epithelial keratoconjunctivitis in the absence of HIV infection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-9394
Volume :
124
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9439367
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9394(14)70833-5