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Conjunctival fungus culture |
| Test | Conjunctival fungus culture |
| Indication | The test is to confirm presence of keratomycosis |
| Physiology | The most common cause of keratomycosis is Fusarium solanae, Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Curvularia sp, Aspergillus flavus and other species of Aspergillus, Penicillium, Paecilomyces, Fusarium, and other species. |
| Normal Range | No growth |
| Sample | Scrapings of corneal ulcer, washings of lacrimal duct |
| Test Method | culture - Sabouraud's medium, Brain heart infusion agar. |
| Related Tests | conjunctival culture, Fungus smear |
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