How is fungal scleritis diagnosed?

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Fungal diseases can be divided into superficial and deep ones. Superficial mycosis invaded epidermis, hair and deck; Deep fungal infection refers to fungal invasion of dermis, mucosa and organs. In recent years, its incidence rate has been increasing. It is an important disease in hospital infection, and often is fatal infection of the immunocompromised host. How is fungal scleritis diagnosed? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How is fungal scleritis diagnosed?

First, according to the history, clinical manifestations, positive staining or culture of fungi, typical cases are not difficult to diagnose. Culture or biopsy of pathogenic fungi, can be a clear diagnosis. Because fungal culture takes a long time, the visual prognosis of fungal scleritis is poor,

Second, it depends on the time of treatment. As long as the fungus or mycelium is found in the scraping film, it can be diagnosed as fungal scleritis and antifungal treatment should be carried out immediately. If the conditions are met, antifungal drug sensitivity test should be carried out.

Third, antifungal drug sensitivity test should be carried out. It should be differentiated from bacterial or viral scleritis. Fungal scleritis usually has mild eye irritation symptoms, but the course of disease is long and the effect of drug treatment is poor. The identification still needs positive results of laboratory examination.

matters needing attention

Eat more; Green vegetables and lettuce, carrots and tomatoes, eat more fruit is also very good, especially to eat citrus fruits, grapes, lemons, bananas, apricots. Also regularly eat food containing calcium. Avoid drinking, smoking, eating animal fat and sugar. Garlic and onion should be included in the menu. In addition, to eat less greasy things, do not drink tea, coffee, wine, and need to completely quit smoking.