A Case of Gonococcal Keratoconjunctivitis in Adult.
- Author:
Byung Joo CHO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gonococcal Keratoconjunctivitis;
Neisseria Gonorrhea
- MeSH:
Adult;
Male;
Female;
Infant, Newborn;
Humans
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1991;32(9):816-819
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Ocular infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhea produces purulent conjunctivitis, which may lead to ulcerative keratitis and perforation if not promptly treated Most cases occur in neonates and rarely occur in adults. The author experienced a case of gonococcal keratoconjunctivitis which was confirmed by conjunctival exudate smear, culture and biochemical study.
