<i>Cylindrocarpon lichenicola</i> keratomycosis in Nigeria: the challenge of limited access to effective antimicrobials

Introduction: We report a rare cause of keratitis, due to Cylindrocarpon lichenicola, in a farmer with keratomycosis. Despite the acknowledged virulence of this fungus, a suitable antifungal for its management was not accessible. Case presentation: A 67-year-old farmer presented with a two-week his...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel O. Irek, Temitope O. Obadare, Patrick A. Udonwa, Olajumoke Laoye, Oyekola V. Abiri, Adenike O. Adeoye, Aaron O. Aboderin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-07-01
Series:African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/article/view/612