Acute bacterial infection of the eye: bacterial keratitis and endophthalmitis.

L A, Wilson

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Acute bacterial infection of the eye: bacterial keratitis and endophthalmitis.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 10 Jul 1986 English Journal:Transactions of the ophthalmological societies of the United Kingdom, volume 105 ( Pt 1) (issn: 0078-5334,

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Authors: L A, Wilson;

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Acute bacterial infection of the eye: bacterial keratitis and endophthalmitis.

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Abstract

Bacterial keratitis and endophthalmitis are serious disorders which can result in partial or total loss of vision. The epidemiology, common aetiopathogens, clinical features, diagnostic techniques and management are reviewed with an emphasis on laboratory diagnosis and antimicrobial therapy.

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Keratitis, Eye Diseases, Bacterial Infections, Middle Aged, Staphylococcal Infections, Streptococcal Infections, Vitrectomy, Acute Disease, Cefazolin, Humans, Pseudomonas Infections, Gentamicins, Corneal Ulcer

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