Culture-based detection of fungal pathogens in eye and ear specimens | |
Microbiology | |
Mycology | |
○ Corneal scrapings ○ Conjunctival swab ○ Eye swab ○ Intraocular fluids (e.g. aqueous, vitreous) ○ Lacrimal stone/secretions ○ External ear swab ○ Tympanocentesis fluid (middle ear infections only) ○ Ear/eye devices |