Effects of preoperative topical levofloxacin on conjunctival microbiome in patients undergoing intravitreal injections
Although prophylactic topical levofloxacin was found to alter the conjunctival microbiome and showed inconsistent effects on the abundance of pathogenic bacteria, its clinical effectiveness as a preventative measure against endophthalmitis remains inconclusive. Further studies are needed to clarify its role in infection prevention.
Authors
- Wijak Kongwattananon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3459-7197)
- Tanittha Chatsuwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1717-1167)
- Nuntachai Surawatsatien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4357-8289)
- Jakkrit Juhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3007-2606)
- Nathapon Treewipanon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8276-9344)
Institutions
- Thai Red Cross Society (TH)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (TH)
- Naresuan University (TH)
- Walailak University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320785
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.71