Contact lens associated keratitis due to Tintelnotia destructans

Contact lens associated keratitis due to Tintelnotia destructans

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We report the first case of Tintelnotia CHAKRA INCENSE ANAHATA WIND destructans associated keratitis in a contact lens wearer in Australia.Corneal scrape showed fungal elements on direct microscopy leading to a prompt diagnosis of fungal keratitis and early topical and systemic antifungal therapy.The isolate was eventually identified by ITS gene sequencing.

This case highlights Softball Glove the importance of accurate identification and antifungal susceptibility testing for the management of fungal keratitis.Keywords: Fungal keratitis, Tintelnotia, Voriconazole.