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Ophthalmology General bd621303

Microscopy of corneal ulcer showed branching septate hyphae. The probable diagnosis –

A
Candida
B
Mucor mycosis
C
Aspergillus
D
Histoplasma
High-Yield Explanation
Amongst the given options candida and aspergillus cause a corneal ulcer. Branched septate hyphae and involvement of cornea favour the diagnosis of aspergillus. Candia will show yeast-like form and psedomycelia (not branched septate hyphae).

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