Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with acute onset of eye pain, redness, and photophobia. Fluorescein staining reveals a dendritic ulcer. Which pathogen is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex virus

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Adenovirus

Answer

Varicella-zoster virus

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with acute onset of eye pain, redness, and photophobia. Fluorescein staining reveals a dendritic ulcer. Which pathogen is most likely?