Bacterial keratitis associated with contact lenses in warmer climates is commonly caused by which of the following organisms?

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Bacterial keratitis associated with contact lenses in warmer climates is commonly caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa due to its ability to survive and proliferate in moist environments. Choice A, Corynebacterium spp., and choice D, Viridans streptococci, are also known to cause bacterial keratitis, but they are not as commonly associated with contact lens use in warm climates. Choice B, Staphylococcus aureus, is not typically associated with bacterial keratitis in warm climates and is more commonly associated with skin and wound infections.

Bacterial Keratitis Associated with Contact Lenses in Warmer Climates Is