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Kasparova Evg A.

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

Purulent corneal ulcers: clinical presentation, diagnosis, and conservative treatment

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Kasparova Evg A.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2015;131(6): 106‑121

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma20151316106-119

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Kasparova Evg A. Purulent corneal ulcers: clinical presentation, diagnosis, and conservative treatment. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2015;131(6):106‑121. (In Russ.)
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This is a detailed review of purulent corneal ulcer signs and symptoms, problems in diagnosis, and conservative treatment options.

Keywords:

purulent corneal ulcer
clinical presentation
diagnosis
treatment
purulent keratitis
bacterial keratitis
fungal keratitis
acanthamoeba keratitis
mixed infections

Authors:

Kasparova Evg A.

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

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