Helminthosporium corneal ulcers
Harris, R.; Smith, R.E.; Wood, T.R.; Biddle, M.
Annals of Ophthalmology 10(6): 729-733
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886 PMID: 567029 Document Number: 124920
Two cases of fungal corneal ulcer caused by Helminthosporium are discussed. Dematiacious fungi are pigmented filamentary molds of which Helminthosporium is representative. Ulcers due to such dematiacious fungi seem to have a better prognosis than other types of fungal corneal ulcers. The importance of classifying fungal ulcers is emphasized. Therapy is considered for these keratomycoses.