Abstract
In our study of 54 suspected cases of endophthalmitis, vitreous aspiration was more sensitive in making a culture-proven diagnosis than anterior chamber paracentesis; Staphylococcus epidermidis was a more common cause of endophthalmitis than previously appreciated; and intraocular antibiotics in the recommended dosage are reasonably safe clinically and add a new dimension to the treatment of endophthalmitis.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Anterior Chamber / microbiology
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Biopsy, Needle
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Cephaloridine / therapeutic use
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Endophthalmitis / drug therapy*
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Endophthalmitis / microbiology
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Gentamicins / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Propionibacterium acnes / isolation & purification
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Staphylococcus / isolation & purification
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Vitreous Body / microbiology
Substances
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Gentamicins
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Cephaloridine