Abstract
Natamycin (pimaricin) as a 5% suspension, was used sucessfully in 16 of 18 consecutive Fusarium solani corneal ulcers between February 1969 and January 1971. Thirteen of these patients obtained a visual result of 20/40 or better. These results compare favorably with a series of 20 Fusarium ulcers treated with amphotericin B prior to February 1969. Amphotericin B was effective in eliminating the fungus in only seven patients, five of whom retained a visual acuity of 20/40 or better. These results suggest that a 5% suspension of natamycin should be the initial therapy in F solani keratitis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 147-154 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Archives of ophthalmology |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1972 |
Keywords
- Fusarium solani keratitis
- amphotericin B
- antifungal therapy
- corneal ulcer
- mycotic keratitis
- natamycin
- ocular mycoses
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology