Table 4.
Bacterial isolates from corneal ulcers in a tertiary care institution in Gujarat, India
| Bacteria | Pure isolate | Mixed with fungi | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gram positive | 7 | 2 | 9 | 12.86 |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
| Diptheroids spp. | ||||
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 9 | 3 | 12 | 17.14 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 20 | 1 | 21 | 30 |
| Streptococcus pyogens | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.43 |
| Nocardia spp. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.43 |
| Sub total | 44 | 7 | 51 | 72.86 |
| Gram negative | ||||
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 7 | 5 | 12 | 17.14 |
| Moraxella spp. | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.86 |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.43 |
| E. coli | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4.29 |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.43 |
| Sub total | 14 | 5 | 19 | 27.15 |
| Total | 58 | 12 | 70 | 100 |