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@entity1 @entity32 @entity267 @entity1034 @entity2379 @entity2380 @entity1036 @entity364 @entity158 @entity130
PURPOSE: To report a case of @entity364 caused by Verticillium species. METHODS: A 50-year-old @entity1 developed @entity158 , redness, and an infiltrate in his left eye and had no history of @entity130 . The @entity267 showed superficial, white, stromal infiltrates and epithelial ulceration with a dendritic margin. The clinical features suggested @entity1034 , and the @entity1 was treated with topical antiviral medication. Two weeks later, his condition deteriorated. Examination of the left eye showed stromal infiltrates with a feathery margin and epithelial ulceration with its covering white exudates. Corneal scrapings were taken for direct microscopic examination and culture. RESULTS: Corneal scraping showed the presence of fungal filaments. The fungus was identified as Verticillium species. Topical @entity2379 and systemic @entity2380 were started after discontinuing the antiviral treatment. Clinically, the @entity32 subsided during the 3 weeks after treatment. CONCLUSION: This is a rare case of @entity1036 caused by Verticillium species. Rare species of @entity364 should be considered in the differential diagnosis of @entity1036 refractive to conventional medical treatment.
