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. 1984 Mar;68(3):188–191. doi: 10.1136/bjo.68.3.188

Haemophilus influenzae corneal ulcer in a therapeutic contact lens wearer.

J R Armstrong, K L Cohen, L R McCarthy
PMCID: PMC1040284  PMID: 6607742

Abstract

Haemophilus influenzae is an unusual corneal pathogen and an unusual cause of corneal ulcers in Western society. In previous reports corneal complications from H. influenzae have been secondary to a conjunctivitis. The first case of a primary H. influenzae corneal ulcer as a complication of therapeutic contact lens wear is presented. Since other uncommon bacteria have been reported as causes of contact lens related corneal ulcers, the bacteriology of contact lens related corneal ulcers is reviewed. Ophthalmologists need to be aware that H. influenzae infections in adults are becoming more frequent.

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