Corneal ulcer caused by Nocardia asteroides in a patient with leprosy (published erratum appears in J Clin Microbiol 1999 Jul;37(7):2392) (see comments)

摘要

Nocardia asteroides is a rare cause of keratitis usually associated with trauma. We report a case of corneal ulceration caused by N. asteroides in a patient with leprosy. This is the first case report of nocardial keratitis from Southeast Asia. The diminished corneal sensation in a patient with leprosy could be a predisposing factor for development or exacerbation of corneal ulceration.