Title: Ox tail post traumatic Nocardial Keratitis Rare Case Report
Author: Dr Sharad H.Shegaonkar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.227
Abstract
This is rare case report of unexpected sudden accidental Ox tail trauma, to the eye which gives corneal abrasion along with epithelial defects, superficial Infiltration develops in a ring like wreath pattern which is typical of nocardial keratitis. This microbial organism keratitis misleads with other type of keratitis. Early identification with clinical suspicion and exact lab investigation helps to avoid haphazard treatment in initial stage.
Proper diagnosis of nocardial keratitis guide for better treatment & for better visual prognosis.
Keywords: Ox tail, Nocardia.
