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Bacterial keratitis: predisposing factors, clinical and microbiological review of 300 cases
British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2003 · Vol. 87(7) · pp. 834–838
Tristan Bourcier✉(Centre hospitalier national d'ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts)
Abstract
Contact lens wear is the most important risk factor. Most community acquired bacterial ulcers resolve with appropriate treatment.
Ocular Infections and TreatmentsIntraocular Surgery and LensesCorneal surgery and disordersKeratitisMedicineContact lensAntibioticsRisk factorVisual acuitycorneal ulcerRetrospective cohort studyCorneaMedical record
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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial InfectionsChildChild, PreschoolContact LensesCorneaCorneal DiseasesEye InjuriesFemaleHumansInfant
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