Effect of fungal species, sociodemographic and clinical features on fungal branching angle (analyses adjusted for age and gender)
| Change in branch angle (°) | 95% CI (°) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus spp (compared with Fusarium spp) | 4.2 | 0.5 to 7.9 | 0.025 |
| Presence of deep infiltrate in posterior third of cornea | −3.4 | −7.2 to 0.3 | 0.075 |
| Symptom duration (days) | −0.1 | −0.3 to 0.1 | 0.553 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1.2 | −4.0 to 6.4 | 0.654 |
| Prior steroid/ciclosporin use | 1.2 | −4.1 to 6.6 | 0.650 |
| Stromal infiltrate diameter (mm) | −0.9 | −1.9 to 0.2 | 0.113 |
| Prior antifungal use | −3.1 | −6.6 to 0.3 | 0.076 |