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Author Behrens-Baumann, Wolfgang

Title Mycosis of the eye and its adnexa / W. Behrens-Baumann ; with a contribution by R. Ruchel
Published Basel ; New York : Karger, 1999

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Description 1 online resource (ix, 201 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Developments in ophthalmology, 0250-3731 ; vol. 32
Developments in ophthalmology ; vol. 32.
Contents Contents -- An Overview of Fungal Pathogens of Ophthalmological Importance -- Antifungal Agents -- Periocular Fungal Infections -- Mycoses of the Anterior Segment of the Eye -- Fungal Endophthalmitis -- Histoplasmosis -- Experimental Findings in the Eye -- Subject Index
Summary This volume presents the current knowledge on ocular mycology in its various diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. It is an extended translation of 'Pilzerkrankungen des Auges' by the same author.The first chapter on general mycology is a contribution by R. Rüchel (Goettingen), and summarizes the relevant fungi and their classification. The following chapters describe antimycotic drugs including their systemic and topical administration, orbital infections such as mucor or aspergillosis together with their palpebral and lacrimal involvement. Data on conjunctival colonization keratomycosis, and its various diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are given, as well as information on endogenous endophthalmitis - risk factors, clinical presentation, medical and surgical therapy - together with the features of exogenous endophthalmitis. Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome and its differential diagnosis is discussed. In addition, the book presents case reports showing typical symptoms; comprehensive experimental data are provided in the final chapter.Ophthalmologists and general practitioners dealing with infectious diseases will find comprehensive and current data on pharmacokinetics, keratomycosis and endophthalmitis in this important publication
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Oculomycoses.
Eye Infections, Fungal -- drug therapy
Eye Infections, Fungal
Eye Infections, Fungal -- diagnosis
Oculomycoses
Oogziekten.
Mycosen.
Oogontsteking.
Form Electronic book
Author Rüchel, R
ISBN 9783318004625
3318004626
Other Titles Pilzerkrankungen des Auges. English