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Case report
Unusual finding of two filamentous fungi in a contact lens-related keratitis
  1. Chris Tendo1,2,
  2. Bayan Shahin2 and
  3. James Welch2
  1. 1Ophthalmology, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
  2. 2Ophthalmology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK
  1. Correspondence to Dr Chris Tendo; christelle.tendo{at}nhs.scot

Abstract

This is a rare case report of two filamentous fungi in a patient with contact lens related keratitis. An early corneal scrape may be useful in detecting multiple causative pathogens and aiding management. The main learning point is to consider fungal infections in patients with atypical ulcer appearances, as prompt diagnosis may reduce the morbidity burden.

  • ophthalmology
  • visual pathway

https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-239085

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    Footnotes

    • Contributors All the authors in this work have been involved in the described case. They have all contributed to all sections of the article be it in content or reviewing the content prior to submission. CT was the main author of the article, they identified the patient and was involved in their care. BS did the primary research on the discussion points and consented the patient. JW was the clinician responsible for the patient’s care and proof read the article once it was completed.

    • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Patient consent for publication Obtained.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.