title: Bacterial keratitis.
abstract: Bacterial keratitis is an urgent problem requiring recognition, laboratory evaluation, and administration of therapy. The recognized risk factors are outlined. The likely bacterial causes may vary among regions of the country over a period of time. Topical fortified antibiotic eyedrops are the mainstay of therapy; indications for other modalities of therapy are discussed. Specific antibiotic regimens are offered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Liesegang
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents