Table 2 Distribution of fungal isolates across predisposing risk factors (n = 76)
Predisposing factor | Frequency (n, %) | Fungal isolates (n = 76) | Total (n, %) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Molds (n, %) | Yeasts (n, %) | |||
Trauma | 54 (78.3) | 52 (68.4) | 9 (11.9) | 61 (80.3) |
Systemic (diabetes) | 5 (7.2) | 4 (5.3) | 1 (1.3) | 5 (6.6) |
Topical steroids | 4 (5.8) | 3 (4.0) | 1 (1.3) | 4 (5.3) |
Contact lens | 2 (2.9) | 2 (2.6) | - | 2 (2.6) |
Post-operative | 3 (4.4) | 2 (2.6) | 1 (1.3) | 3 (3.9) |
Unidentified | 1 (1.4) | - | 1 (1.3) | 1 (1.3) |
Total | 69 (100) | 63 (82.9 %) | 13 (17.1 %) | 76 (100) |