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Ophthalmology General 57f78082

Which of the following is the drug of choice of treatment of corneal ulcers caused by filamentous fungi?

A
Itraconazole
B
Natamycin
C
Nystatin
D
Fluconazole
High-Yield Explanation
"The drug of choice for filamentous infections is natamycin and amphotericin B (0.15%) is the drug of choice for candida". ___ Atals of clinical ophthalmology "Polyene antifungals, natamycin (5%) and amphotericin B (0.15-0.25%) are the most commonly used drugs". ____ Ocular therapeutics "Treatment by means of local natamycin and amphotericin B drops, and miconazole ointment, these are effective against Aspergillus and fusarium (filamentous fungi)".

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