E M Perlman1, L Binns. 1. Rhode Island Eye Institute, Providence 02906, USA. cornia@aol.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of Arthrographis kalrae keratitis and to note that its clinical manifestation resembles Acanthamoeba corneal infection. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: The patient's keratitis was caused by A kalrae, a very rare soil fungus. CONCLUSIONS: Arthrographis kalrae can cause a keratitis that manifests with severe photophobia and a slowly progressive corneal infiltrate whose symptoms can mimic Acanthamoeba. Our patient most likely acquired the fungus from exposure to soil and not from her contact lenses.
PURPOSE: To report a case of Arthrographis kalraekeratitis and to note that its clinical manifestation resembles Acanthamoeba corneal infection. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: The patient's keratitis was caused by A kalrae, a very rare soil fungus. CONCLUSIONS:Arthrographis kalrae can cause a keratitis that manifests with severe photophobia and a slowly progressive corneal infiltrate whose symptoms can mimic Acanthamoeba. Our patient most likely acquired the fungus from exposure to soil and not from her contact lenses.