Fungal keratitis: The Aravind experience

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作者
Prajna, Venkatesh N. [1 ]
Prajna, Lalitha [2 ]
Muthiah, Srinivasan [1 ]
机构
[1] Aravind Eye Hosp, Cornea Clin, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
[2] Aravind Eye Hosp, Dept Ocular Microbiol, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
关键词
Drug trials; fungal keratitis; ocular microbiology; research; RANDOMIZED CLINICAL-TRIAL; VIVO CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY; 5-PERCENT NATAMYCIN; SOUTH-INDIA; 2-PERCENT ECONAZOLE; CORNEAL ULCERATION; MANAGEMENT; VORICONAZOLE; ASPERGILLUS; BACTERIAL;
D O I
10.4103/ijo.IJO_821_17
中图分类号
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号
100212 ;
摘要
Research becomes very significant and meaningful when it addresses a significant public health problem of a region. Fungal keratitis is a serious problem affecting the agrarian poor and hence requires attention from public health specialists. The approach to a public health issue should focus not only on treatment but also prevention or at least show a significant thrust to reduce the morbidity of the problem. At our institution, we have developed a special interest in fungal keratitis and tried to study it in a multitude of aspects. As we put the pieces of the puzzle together, we believe that interest will be rekindled among policymakers, clinicians, microbiologists, pharmaceutical industry, and basic scientists to work together to join forces and take up an integrative approach to managing this problem. It is also believed that the article underscores the need and importance of having a focused approach to ensuring a successful career in clinical research.
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