Bacteriology and cefuroxime-resistance in endophthalmitis following cataract surgery before and after the introduction of prophylactic intracameral cefuroxime: a retrospective single-centre study
Conclusions Intracameral cefuroxime achieves a reduction of the rate of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery and brings about a shift in pathogens from cefuroxime sensitive to cefuroxime resistant organisms.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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