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Eye Infections, Fungal

Medical Definition:	Infection by a variety of fungi, usually through four possible mechanisms: superficial infection producing conjunctivitis, keratitis, or lacrimal obstruction; extension of infection from neighboring structures - skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx; direct introduction during surgery or accidental penetrating trauma; or via the blood or lymphatic routes in patients with underlying mycoses.
Guide Notes:	coord IM with specific fungal dis (IM); DF: EYE INFECT FUNGAL
Previously Indexed:	Eye Diseases (1966-1989),specific fungal infection (1966-1989)

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