Which of the following fungal infection causes most commonly corneal ulcer:
Correct Answer: Aspergillus
Description: Ans. (b) AspergillusRef: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8th ed. /613, 659-60* Fungal infections of the cornea are secondary to injury, bacterial infection and treatment with antibacterial agents and steroids.* Occur most often in hot climates.* It can also caused by common saprophytic moulds- Aspergillus and Fusarium
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