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Which of the following is not true regarding fungal corneal ulcer.

A
Microbiological confirmation to be done before staing anti fungal treatment
B
Immuno suppressant and patients on chronic steroids therapy are more vulnerable
C
Aspergillus and Fusarium are common organisms causing ulcer
D
Symptoms are more than signs in the patient
High-Yield Explanation
Signs are more impoant than symptoms in fungal corneal ulcer. Fungal Corneal Ulcer Clinical Scenario: Young male presenting with discharge & associated with trauma to eye with animal tail & vegetable matter. H/o immuno suppression. Most common fungal infection in India - Aspergillus fumigatus & Fusarium Clinical Features:Symptoms is less than signs of disease Treatment No steroids Microbiologically confirm before staing the treatment Suppoive treatment with cycloplegics

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