Microbial growth pattern in cultures from 434 consecutive corneal ulcers in south India
| Growth pattern | No of cases (subtotal) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pure bacterial growth: | 140 | 32.3 |
| (single species of bacteria) | (128) | |
| (two species of bacteria) | (12) | |
| Pure fungal growth: | 139 | 32.0 |
| (single species of fungus) | (138) | |
| (two species of fungi) | (1) | |
| Mixed microbial growth: | ||
| (single species of bacteria with a single species of fungus) | 15 | 3.4 |
| Pure Acanthamoeba growth | 3 | 0.7 |
| Patients with positive cultures | 297 | 68.4 |
| Patients with negative cultures | 137 | 31.6 |
| Total number of ulcers | 434 | 100.0 |