Paper II — 2024 March (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q15

Paper II

2024 March (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Name TWO fungi causing Keratomycosis

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Answer

Two fungi causing keratomycosis (fungal keratitis): Fusarium species and Aspergillus species — both common causes of mycotic corneal ulceration following ocular trauma with vegetable/plant matter.

Related Concepts

1. 1Mycotic Keratitis and Orbital Mucormycosis

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