Challenges in the diagnosis of microbial keratitis: A detailed review with update and general guidelines

The incidence of microbial keratitis (MK) is variable worldwide with an estimated 1.5–2 million cases of corneal ulcers in developing countries. The complications of MK can be severe and vision threatening. Therefore, proper diagnosis of the causative organism is essential for early successful treat...

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Main Authors: Hind M. Alkatan, Rakan S. Al-Essa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-07-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319453419300505