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Eye Infections, Fungal
Mycosis, Ocular | Mycotic Infections, Ocular | Ocular Infections, Fungal | Oculomycosis | Fungal Eye Infections | Eye Infection, Fungal | Fungal Eye Infection | Fungal Ocular Infection | Fungal Ocular Infections | Infection, Fungal Eye
Infection by a variety of fungi, usually through four possible mechanisms: superficial infection producing conjunctivitis, keratitis, or lacrimal obstruction; extension of infection from neighboring structures - skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx; direct introduction during surgery or accidental penetrating trauma; or via the blood or lymphatic routes in patients with underlying mycoses. |
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