รายงานผู้ป่วย : รายงานกรณีศึกษาผู้ป่วยโรคกระจกตา ติดเชื้อเมลิออยโดสิส
Keywords:
corneal, ulcer, melioidosisAbstract
Melioidosis usually causes systemic infection and septicemia, especially in those with immunocompromised host. Ocular involvement is rare and only 3 keratitis cases has been reported. The author presents Burkholderia pseudomallei keratitis in immunocompetent patient. Awareness with rapid diagnosis and proper management are important in endemic area.
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