title: Endophthalmitis: an investigational process.
abstract: This was an investigational process of endophthalmitis in an operating room following cataract surgery. Studies have shown that patients' own skin flora is a prime consideration as a source of endophthalmitis.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hubler
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Detrick
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic