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Mould Identification: A Virtual Self Assessment

Unknown 14 - June 2006

Case History: A 25-year-old female in good health developed a
corneal ulcer in her right eye associated with daily disposable soft
contact lens wear. There was no history of trauma to the eye,
and she denied overnight wear. Corneal scrapings were taken and
direct examination revealed the presence of hyaline fungal hyphae
and cultures grew the fungus shown below.

Direct Microscopy: Lactophenol Cotton Blue Stain

Culture:

Microscopy:

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Fungal Jungle

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