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

• Main Authors: Emmanuel O. Irek (Author), Temitope O. Obadare (Author), Patrick A. Udonwa (Author), Olajumoke Laoye (Author), Oyekola V. Abiri (Author), Adenike O. Adeoye (Author), Aaron O. Aboderin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AOSIS, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 hist...