Microbiological study of infectious keratitis at Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 OPHTHALMOLOGY

International Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2025-03-25 DOI:10.1007/s10792-025-03495-5

Huong Duong Nguyen Viet, Huy Tran Ngoc, Hieu Nguyen Pham Trung, Vinh Lam Minh, Mai Nguyen Thi Truc, Simon Fung

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Abstract

Background: Infectious keratitis remains a significant cause of vision impairment worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Vietnam, where socio-economic factors and environmental conditions contribute to its prevalence.

Purposes: This study aims to investigate the epidemiology, risk factors, and microbiological causes of infectious keratitis at Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, Vietnam, from August 2019 to January 2020.

Methods: A descriptive study of 56 cases was analyzed using microbiological tests, including smear microscopy, culture, and RT-PCR.

Results: Bacterial and fungal pathogens were the most common causes of infection, each responsible for approximately 35.71% of cases, with 17.86% exhibiting polymicrobial infections. Risk factors for infectious keratitis included trauma, systemic conditions like diabetes, and ocular conditions such as previous herpetic keratitis. Furthermore, RT-PCR was found to be more sensitive than traditional culture methods in detecting bacterial pathogens.

Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of timely intervention and improved diagnostic methods to mitigate the burden of infectious keratitis in Vietnam.

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期刊介绍： International Ophthalmology provides the clinician with articles on all the relevant subspecialties of ophthalmology, with a broad international scope. The emphasis is on presentation of the latest clinical research in the field. In addition, the journal includes regular sections devoted to new developments in technologies, products, and techniques.