Ophthalmology – MCQ 27 – Drug of choice for corneal ulcers by filamentous fungi

Which of the following is the drug of choice for treatment of corneal ulcers caused by filamentous fungi?
A. ltraconazole
B. Natamycin
C. Nystatin
D. Fluconazole

Correct answer : C. Nystatin

2 Comments

g praveen kumar reddy November 8, 2014

answer is wrong it is natamycin..this is ai 2006 bit
ASHWIN RAJA September 12, 2015

Natamycin has Broad-spectrum of activity against filamentous fungi ( esp. Fusarium )
It is the only commercially available topical ophthalmic antifungal preparation

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