Contact lens associated keratitis due to Tintelnotia destructans

We report the first case of Tintelnotia destructans associated keratitis in a contact lens wearer in Australia.Corneal scrape showed fungal elements on 1966 Selvedge Jean direct microscopy leading to a prompt diagnosis of fungal keratitis and early topical and systemic antifungal therapy.The isolate was eventually identified by ITS gene sequencing.This case highlights the importance of accurate identification and antifungal susceptibility testing for the management of fungal keratitis.Keywords: Electronic Ballasts Fungal keratitis, Tintelnotia, Voriconazole.

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