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Kasparova Evg A.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11 A, B Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021

Purulent corneal ulcers: etiology, pathogenesis, classification

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Kasparova Evg A.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2015;131(5): 87‑97

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2015131587-97

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PURULENT CORNEAL ULCERS: ETIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS, CLASSIFICATION
PURULENT CORNEAL ULCERS: ETIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS, CLASSIFICATION

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Kasparova Evg A. Purulent corneal ulcers: etiology, pathogenesis, classification. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2015;131(5):87‑97. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma2015131587-97

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Abstract:

Advanced purulent corneal ulcer, as well as abscess, is a serious vision-threatening condition notable for its fulminant course and possible loss of the eye due to endophthalmitis. Its leading causes, pathogenesis, and classifications are described and analyzed in this paper.

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purulent corneal ulcer
purulent keratitis
bacterial keratitis
fungal keratitis
acanthamoeba keratitis
mixed corneal infection

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Kasparova Evg A.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11 A, B Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021

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