Table 1.
Etiology of corneal ulcer
| Type of fungus | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Aspergillus | 23 (44.2) |
| Fusarium | 13 (25) |
| Fungus (unspecified) | 7 (13.4) |
| Cladosporium | 5 (9.6) |
| Othersa | 4 (7.6) |
| Total | 52 |
| Type of bacteria | Number (%) |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 25 (48.0) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 15 (28.8) |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 4 (7.6) |
| Gram +ve rodb | 4 (7.6) |
| Gram −ve coccib | 2 (3.8) |
| Gram −ve rod (Pseudomona and Klebsiella) | 2 (3.8) |
| Total | 52 |
| Clinical etiology of corneal ulcer (culture-negative and unproven) | Number (%) |
| Bacteria | 38 (48.1) |
| Fungal | 14 (17.7) |
| Bacterial and fungal | 7 (8.8) |
| Viral | 20 (25.3) |
| Total | 79 |
Notes:
a
Penicillium, Trychophyton, Rhizopus, and Micro conidia
b
identified in smears only.