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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Main Authors: Susanna Sagerfors, Birgitta Ejdervik-Lindblad, Bo Söderquist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-10-01
Series:BMJ Open Ophthalmology
Online Access:https://bmjophth.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000363.full