Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4021523 | Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report a case of severe bilateral simultaneous Achromobacter xylosoxidans keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) in a patient with graft-versus-host disease. The predisposing factors, clinical features, treatment options, and final visual outcome are reviewed. To our knowledge, this is the first report of bilateral A xylosoxidans keratitis following PKP.
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Authors
Sathish Srinivasan, Penny McAllum, Susan M. Poutanen, Allan R. Slomovic,