Corneal perforations caused by multiple resistant Pseudomonas organisms: a case report.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common cause of corneal ulcers in the southern United States as well as being the most virulent corneal pathogen; corneal perforations can follow. The emergence of multiple resistant Pseudomonas organisms in burn units may lead to an increased incidence of this tragic complication.
Saydjari
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Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
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Jones
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D000293:Adolescent; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology