Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: In 13 cases without recurrence (72%), 11 cases were correctly diagnosed as acanthamoeba keratitis prior to the surgery. In five cases with relapse (28%), four cases were misdiagnosed prior to the surgery. Seven cases received corticosteroid therapy more than one week in early post-operative period and four cases developed recurrence. In the four cases with relapse, two were misdiagnosed as herpes keratitis and two were misdiagnosed as bacterial keratitis. The odds ratis of the effect of two factors (misdiagnosis and using of corticosteroid in early post-operative period) on the rate of recurrence were 22 (P = 0.021) and 13 (P = 0.047), respectively. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Wei-Yun Shi, Hua Gao, Shao-Wei Li, Fu-Hua Wang, Li-Xin Xie |
Journal | [Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology
(Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 40
Issue 11
Pg. 750-4
(Nov 2004)
ISSN: 0412-4081 [Print] China |
PMID | 15634482
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis
(drug therapy, surgery)
- Adult
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Glucocorticoids
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Keratoplasty, Penetrating
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
- Secondary Prevention
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