Eye fungus

Synonym(s) - Fungal Infections of the Eye - Mycoses of the Eye - Oculomycoses - Ophthalmomycoses

Definition: This rare infection most often occurs in immunocompromised individuals, in cases of AIDS, immunosuppressive drugs or sometimes diabetes. It can affect all tunics of the eye: MYCOSIQUE CONJONCTIVITY, MYCOSIQUE KERATITE...etc.

Additional information for professionals: Infection most often spreads from the paranasal sinuses, via the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

Hierarchical classification

• Bacterial infections and mycoses
• Infection
• Eye infections
• Eye mycoses

See also

• Uveitis suppurativa