Distribution and shifting trends of bacterial keratitis in north China (1989-98).
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
To study the distribution and shifting trends of bacterial keratitis. The data of 2220 corneal isolates from 1 January 1989 to 31 December 1998 were reviewed retrospectively. Positive culture was recovered in 490 isolates. Gram positive cocci and Gram negative bacilli represented 51% and 39.4%, respectively. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common pathogen (32.2%). A gradual increase in the percentage of Gram positive cocci coupled with a decrease of Gram negative bacilli. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and coaculase negative Staphylococcus were the most common pathogens in bacterial keratitis in north China.
Medical subject headings
- Eye Infections, Bacterial
- Keratitis