J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1975 Sep;16(3):225-228.
2 Cases of Actinomycotic Lacrimal Canaliculitis
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- 1Department of Ophthalmolgy, Sacred Heart Hospital Chung-Ang University School of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract
- Canaliculitis is an uncommon chronic unilateral disease caused by infection with Actinomyces israeli, Candida Albicans or Aspergillus species. The authors has experienced 2 cases of canaliculitis associated with chronic conjunctivitis. The organism was confirmed microscopically on a direct smear taken from the canaliculus. In addition to some clinical observations, a brief review of literature has been described.
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