Microscopy of corneal ulcer showed branching septate hyphae. The probable diagnosis –
Correct Answer: Aspergillus
Description: Filamentous fungi eg.Aspergillus,fusarium,Alternaria,Cephalosporium,Curvularia and Pencillium are septate multicellular fungi.Mucor and rhizopus are non-septate fungi.Reference:Comprehensive ophthalmology,AK Khurana,6th edition,page no.106
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