CD23 mediated the induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines Interleukin-1 beta and tumor necrosis factors-alpha in Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis

To the Editor: Fungal keratitis is primarily caused by pathogenic fungi species, such as Fusarium solani and Aspergillus fumigatus. The incidence of A. fumigatus has been increased worldwide.[1] Although new therapies have been used for fungal keratitis, the efficacy of antifungal drugs remains unsatisfactory at present.[2] Fungal keratitis is still a challenge for ophthalmologists because of its difficult and delayed diagnosis, as well as the...