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  1. Supahiah P, Bin Ahmad NA, Teh WM, Bt Abd Jalil NF, Md Din N
    Cureus, 2021 Jun;13(6):e16071.
    PMID: 34367742 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.16071
    Trichophyton species is a dermatophytic fungus commonly found in the skin, nails, hair, and other organic matters such as palm trees and soil. We report a rare case of a 23-year-old man who had a penetrating injury to the eye from the leaves of a palm tree and subsequently developed exogenous endophthalmitis. Culture from the vitreous tap revealed Trichophyton sp as the causative organism. Early vitrectomy and adequate intravitreal injection of amphotericin B resulted in good visual outcomes in an otherwise blinding condition. This is the first reported case of exogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Trichophyton species. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment may help improve visual outcomes.
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