Atypical Mycobacterial Keratitis
Atypical mycobacteria (AM) are aerobic, nonspore-forming bacilli that are known to be involved in many ocular infections, most commonly keratitis. The most common AM organisms that cause keratitis are Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, and M
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Infections of the Cornea and Conjunctiva
Sujata Das • Vishal Jhanji Editors
Infections of the Cornea and Conjunctiva
Editors Sujata Das Cornea and Anterior Segment Service L V Prasad Eye Institute Bhubaneswar, Odisha India
Vishal Jhanji Department of Ophthalmology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh, PA USA
ISBN 978-981-15-8810-5 ISBN 978-981-15-8811-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8811-2 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Foreword 1
Infections of the ocular surface area constitute a common problem for ophthalmologists everywhere, particularly higher in the developing countries. The plethora of microbes that cause infections is ever increasing creating challenges for early diagnosis and treatment with drugs that are specifically effective against different organisms. An understanding of the causative organism and appropriate therapy is key to prevent worsening of the disease that can lead to corneal blindness. The various sections in this book are authored by individuals with considerable experience and expertise in the respective areas and hence present the current knowledge related to the problem. Both the groups of ophthalmologists, ones in practice and the ones in training, will find this book to be a valuable resource on the subject of corneal and conjunctival infections. The coverage is quite comprehensive and the presentation is very lucid.
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Overall, the content, the galaxy of authors who have contributed various chapters and editors with vast expertise make this book a worthy addition to any library and an excellent reference for
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