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A soft contact lens wearer presents with severe right eye pain, photophobia, and purulent discharge. Slit lamp examination reveals a 2.5 mm focal corneal stromal infiltrate with an overlying epithelial defect and surrounding edema. Corneal sensation is normal. Which pathogen is most commonly associated with rapid corneal melting in soft contact lens wearers requiring emergency referral?
Correct Answer:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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