Clinical and in vivo confocal microscopy characteristics of Candida keratitis following keratoplasty

Author:

Zhang Chen,Li Fei,Liu Hui,Jia Zhe,Zhao Shaozhen

Abstract

Abstract Background We present six patients who developed Candida keratitis postoperatively. The clinical features, diagnostic testing including in vivo confocal microscopy, and outcomes are presented. Methods Six patients who developed Candida keratitis following penetrating and endothelial keratoplasty, were referred to Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital between 2018 to 2021.The diagnosis was established following cultures of either corneal scraping or biopsy. In vivo confocal microscopy examination was also performed to confirm the diagnosis and characterize the morphology, distribution and the depth of Candida spp. All patients were treated with topical voriconazole (VCZ) 1% and natamycin (NTM) 5%. Patients with mid/deep stromal keratitis or interface infection were treated additionally with intrastromal or interface VCZ irrigation (0.05 mg/0.1mL). Results The cultures of corneal scrapings (4 cases) or biopsies (2 cases) were all positive for Candida spp. In vivo confocal microscopy examination was positive for fungal elements in five of the six patients. The infection resolved in five of the six patients. The patients’ final uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) ranged from hand movements (HM) to 20/80. Conclusion In vivo confocal microscopy is a useful non-invasive clinical technique for confirming the diagnosis of Candida keratitis. Intrastromal and interface irrigated VCZ injections are effective treatment options.

Funder

The Science & Technology Development Fund of Tianjin Education Commission for Higher Education

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Ophthalmology,General Medicine

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