PURPOSE: Fungi can cause major complications following corneal grafting. In this study we aimed to verify the efficiency of a fungal contamination detection protocol for human corneas in preservation before clinical use. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The 12 most frequently found species of fungi responsible for keratitis and endophthalmitis were inoculated to preservation medium used by most French eye banks. A protocol used by several centers, including a daily visual control, was followed in order to check that it showed the presence of all microorganisms, particularly slow-growing filamentous fungi. RESULTS: Every species was detected in a time from 2 to 4 days. CONCLUSION: This microbiological contamination detection protocol of detection for human corneas in organ culture at +31 degrees C, seems to effectively detect the main agents responsible for fungal contamination.
PURPOSE: Fungi can cause major complications following corneal grafting. In this study we aimed to verify the efficiency of a fungal contamination detection protocol for human corneas in preservation before clinical use. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The 12 most frequently found species of fungi responsible for keratitis and endophthalmitis were inoculated to preservation medium used by most French eye banks. A protocol used by several centers, including a daily visual control, was followed in order to check that it showed the presence of all microorganisms, particularly slow-growing filamentous fungi. RESULTS: Every species was detected in a time from 2 to 4 days. CONCLUSION: This microbiological contamination detection protocol of detection for human corneas in organ culture at +31 degrees C, seems to effectively detect the main agents responsible for fungal contamination.
Authors: G Thuret; A Carricajo; A C Vautrin; H Raberin; S Acquart; O Garraud; P Gain; G Aubert Journal: Br J Ophthalmol Date: 2005-05 Impact factor: 4.638