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. 2014 Nov;121(11 Suppl):S1-9; quiz S10-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.06.049.

Antibiotic resistance in acute postoperative endophthalmitis

Edward J Holland  1 , Marguerite B McDonald  2 , Jai G Parekh  3 , John D Sheppard  4
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Antibiotic resistance in acute postoperative endophthalmitis

Edward J Holland et al. Ophthalmology. 2014 Nov.

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.

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