Evidence based use of antibiotics in epidemic keratoconjunctivitis to prevent development of microbial resistance
Our study suggests restrain from overusage of topical antibiotics in outbreaks of EKC until microbiological outcomes suggest otherwise. In view of presence of MRSA in neo-natal sample, and its known serious complications, we suggest prophylactic use of topical antibiotic and its modifications once reports of culture and sensitivity are available.
Authors
- Shashank Tripathi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5702-9248)
- Mamta Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4446-9508)
- I. Yimjenjang Longkumer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9908-1039)
- Shalini Kumari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8271-3017)
Institutions
- Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1123_24
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00