Polymicrobial Keratitis: Risk Factors, Clinical Characteristics, Bacterial Profile, and Antimicrobial Resistance

Laura Alejandra González-Dibildox, José A. Oyervidez-Alvarado, K.A. Vázquez-Romo, Nallely Ramos-Betancourt, Everardo Hernández-Quíntela, Francisco Beltrán, Manuel Garza-León

Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice · 2021 · 14 citations · 20 references

Abstract

We found a high incidence of polymicrobial keratitis. Our results suggest that it should be suspected in patients with a history of contact lens use, coexistent autoimmune disease, infiltrates with indistinct edges, and ring infiltrates. Sensitivities to moxifloxacin are lower than those reported in previous studies, but sensitivity to Netilmicin is higher.

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