Bacteriological and mycological study of corneal ulcers in and around Aurangabad.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2004 Apr; 47(2): 284-6
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-73968
ABSTRACT
In the present study an attempt was made to find out bacteria and fungi causing corneal ulcers. Sixty cases of corneal ulcer were studied. Corneal scrapings from patient of corneal ulcer were collected and processed for isolation of bacterial and fungal agents. The commonest age group affected was 21-30 yrs. Incidence of corneal ulcer was more in males 39 (65%) as compared to females 21 (35%). Trauma was the commonest predisposing factor. Out of sixty cases of corneal ulcer positive cultures were obtained in 23 (38.33%). Bacteria were isolated in 10 (16.66%) fungi in 12 (20%) and mixed culture in 1 (1.66%) of the patients. Among the bacterial isolates commonest was Staphylococcus aureus 6 (10%). Among fungal isolates Fusarium species was the commonest isolate 4 (6.66).
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Assunto principal:
Aspergillus
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais
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Idoso
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Feminino
/
Humanos
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Masculino
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Candida
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Criança
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Úlcera da Córnea
Limite:
Aged80
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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