Fungal Organisms Associated with Ocular Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors: Unegbu VN*, Anyamene CO, Odibo FJC, Obum-Nnadi CN and Ezenwa CM

DOI: 10.23880/oajmms-16000166

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Ocular infections in man are the contamination and invasion of ocular tissues by micro-organisms leading to the breakdown of the natural defense mechanisms of the eyes. The areas in the eye that are frequently infected are the conjunctiva, lid and cornea.

Keywords: Fungi; Sabouraud Dextrose Agar; Ocular Pathogens; Conjunctivitis; Keratitis

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