Incidence of Conjunctival Colonization by Bacteria Capable of Causing Postoperative Endophthalmitis
- 1 September 1986
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
- Vol. 79 (9) , 520-521
- https://doi.org/10.1177/014107688607900907
Abstract
Increased awareness of the range of pathogens capable of causing postoperative endophthalmitis prompted a study of the conjunctival flora in 100 patients admitted for intraocular surgery. Bacteria capable of causing endophthalmitis were present in 74% of these patients, a much higher proportion than previously documented. No correlation was found with blockage of the nasolacrimal duct.Keywords
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