# Purpureocillium lilacinum Keratitis Outbreak Associated with an Ophthalmology Clinic — New York City, 2024

**Authors:** Michelle E. Chang, Elise Mantell, William G. Greendyke, Brian Schwem, Zachary Mudge, Luisa F. López, Dallas J. Smith, Anastasia P. Litvintseva, Adam Rowh, Heather Moulton-Meissner, Paige Gable, Tristan D. McPherson

PMC · DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7505a1 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report · 2026-02-12

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- **Diseases:** fungal keratitis (MESH:D009181), Keratitis (MESH:D007634), eye infections (MESH:D015817), infection (MESH:D007239), vision loss (MESH:D014786)
- **Chemicals:** water (MESH:D014867)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606], Purpureocillium lilacinum (species) [taxon 33203]

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