Curvularia Lunata Endophthalmitis After Penetrating Ocular Trauma

Abstract

Fungal endophthalmitis should be suspected after trauma with vegetable material. Curvularia lunata may produce endophthalmitis and keratitis. Amphotericin B and itraconazole should be considered suitable agents for its treatment.

Curvularia infection presenting as recurrent conjunctival erosion overlying a scleral-fixated intraocular lens suture

“…2 A few prior reports have described Curvularia endophthalmitis after an open globe injury, with often delayed diagnosis, marked inflammation, and usually poor visual outcome. 1 , 3 , 4 , 5 …”