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  • Title: Acremonium fungal infection in 4 patients after laser in situ keratomileusis.
    Author: Alfonso JF, Baamonde MB, Santos MJ, Astudillo A, Fernández-Vega L.
    Journal: J Cataract Refract Surg; 2004 Jan; 30(1):262-7. PubMed ID: 14967302.
    Abstract:
    We present 4 patients who had laser in situ keratomileusis and were referred to our clinic with a diagnosis of infectious keratitis. Laser in situ keratomileusis was performed in all cases in the same operating room by different surgeons between April and May 2002. A partial penetrating keratoplasty was performed in all patients to control the process. A study of the corneas demonstrated the presence of the fungus Acremonium in all cases. Rigid asepsis during the surgical procedure is important to prevent this serious complication.
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