Mycobacterium fortuitum Infection of Corneal Graft

Stuart E. Wunsh; Gerard L. Boyle; Irving A. Leopold; Max L. Littman

doi:10.1001/archopht.1969.00990020600006

Mycobacterium fortuitum Infection of Corneal Graft

Stuart E. Wunsh, Gerard L. Boyle, Irving A. Leopold, Max L. Littman

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A case of corneal infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum following keratoplasty is presented. The difficulties encountered in identifying the causative agent and managing the rapidly progressive corneal disease are emphasized.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	602-607
Number of pages	6
Journal	Archives of Ophthalmology
Volume	82
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1969.00990020600006
State	Published - Nov 1969
Externally published	Yes

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Mycobacterium fortuitum Infection of Corneal Graft

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