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October 10, 2025Open Access

Aggressive Purpureocillium lilacinum Kerato-Endophthalmitis in a Diabetic Contact Lens Wearer Culminating in Enucleation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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SCSara E CalendinoJKJennifer KennaHPHetal Patel

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Overview

Case report reveals severe kerato-endophthalmitis caused by purpureocillium lilacinum in a diabetic patient, underscoring antifungal resistance.

Key Points

  • A 70-year-old male with type 2 diabetes developed aggressive kerato-endophthalmitis, resulting in enucleation.
  • Microbiological analysis confirmed purpureocillium lilacinum infection despite initial antifungal treatment.
  • The patient faced progressive deterioration despite voriconazole treatment, highlighting antifungal resistance challenges.
  • This case emphasizes the importance of rapid diagnosis and aggressive management in high-risk patients.

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Calendino et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861907ef2f04ca37e3f85https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.0161.v1
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