González-Treviño JL, García-Guerrero J, Cavazos-Adame H, Mohamed HJ

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 178-180
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ABSTRACT

The case of a patient with terminal Pseudosdporium apiospermium keratitis is presented. The clinical evaluation and treatments until enucleation are described. Brief review of mycotic keratitis.

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