Antibiotic resistance in acute postoperative endophthalmitis.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.06.049.
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Abstract
Acute postoperative endophthalmitis (APE) is a serious, although infrequent, complication of eye surgery that can result in significant morbidity and costs. This review addresses APE risk factors, associated bacterial pathogens, antibiotic resistance, and prevention.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Drug Resistance, Microbial
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Infections, Bacterial
- Surgical Wound Infection