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Adjunctive Therapies for Bacterial Keratitis.

Authors :
Dakhil TAB
Stone DU
Gritz DC
Source :
Middle East African journal of ophthalmology [Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol] 2017 Jan-Mar; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 11-17.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Bacterial keratitis is the most common type among all types of infectious keratitis. Currently, antibiotics are the main-stay of treatment. The objective of this systematic review is to review published clinical studies which discuss the adjunctive treatment of bacterial keratitis to guide clinical decision-making. We reviewed the role of a variety of medications and surgeries which can help in managing bacterial keratitis complications, which include as thinning, perforation, and impaired wound healing. We have included appropriate animal and laboratory studies, case reports and case series, and randomized clinical trials regarding each therapy.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0975-1599
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Middle East African journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28546687
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_264_16