This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Inflammations of the Cornea, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Giant dendritic ulceration on cornea is seen in case of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Fungal infection, B. Chlamydial infection, C. HSV infection, D. Pneumococcal infection
C: HSV infection
Answer: C: HSV infection 
Explanation: Ans. (c) HSV infectionRef: A.K. Khurana 6th ed. /108* Viral keratitis causes corneal ulceration. It is caused most commonly by Herpes simplex, Herpes Zoster and Adenoviruses.* Dendritic & geographical corneal ulcers are seen in herpes simplex ocular disease.* Dendritic ulcer (branching ulcer with knobbed ends), resembles no other condition, and is pathognomic of herpes simplex ocular infection.* The use of steroids in dendritic ulcer hastens the formation of geographical ulcer so it is contraindicated.