Evidence based use of antibiotics in epidemic keratoconjunctivitis to prevent development of microbial resistance

Aim: It was thought that resistance acquired during treatment of systemic diseases can lead to resistant bacteria in eye infections. However, evidences are showing emergence of bacterial resistance owing to prior topical antibiotic usage. In the current study, we intended to promote evidence-based u...

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Published in:	Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Main Authors:	Shalini Kumari, Imsensenba Longkumer, Mamta Sharma, Shashank Tripathi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Subjects:	antibiotic resistance bacteria epidemic keratoconjunctivitis fluoroquinolones ocular infections
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1123_24