Mycotic Keratitis

Description:

Mycotic keratitis, also known asfungal keratitis, is commonly defined as an inflammation of the cornea. Globally, mycotic keratitis is more common as compared to others eye disorders. Though it occurs in all parts of the world it is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas. Mycotic Keratitis emphasizes novel perspectives on mycotic keratitis treatments and addresses different therapies used in treatment. The book is designed to be immensely useful for the students and teachers of microbiology, medicine, mycology, ophthalmology, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Medical microbiology researchers in general and medical mycology in particular will find it a valuable user-friendly book.

Table of Contents:

1. Mycotic Keratitis: An Old Disease with Modern Nanotechnological Solutions

2. Fungal Keratitis Due to Fusarium

3. Mycotic Keratitis Caused by Dematiaceous Fungi

4. Microbiological Diagnosis of Fungal Keratitis

5. Special Cases in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Keratitis

6. Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Keratitis

7. Presentation, Clinical Signs and Prognostic Factors of Mycotic Keratitis

8. Management of Fungal Keratitis

9. Pathogenesis of Fungal Keratitis

10. Epidemiology of Mycotic Keratitis

11. Exploring Potential of Nanocarriers for Therapy of Mycotic Keratitis

12. Novel Perspectives in Treatment of Fungal Keratitis

13. Therapeutic Approach in Fungal Keratitis

14. Surgical Management of Mycotic Keratitis

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