Does the sampling instrument influence corneal culture outcome in patients with infectious keratitis? A retrospective study comparing cotton tipped applicator with knife blade
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the efficacy of a cotton tipped applicator and a knife blade in obtaining corneal samples in patients with infectious keratitis.Methods and analysisThis is a retrospective cohort study of patients with suspected infectious keratitis during 2004–2014. Samples for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-10-01
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Series: | BMJ Open Ophthalmology |
Online Access: | https://bmjophth.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000363.full |