[Anti-infective drug therapy in ophthalmology -- Part 1: bacterial infections].
This review presents a rational antibacterial therapy. First, systemic versus topical administration of the drugs is discussed including substances specific for the respective routes. Secondly, ocular diseases requiring systemic therapy are presented followed by a discussion of infections suitable for topical administration. Finally, the pros and cons of a combined antibiotic-steroid therapy are discussed and examples described.
Universitäts-Augenklinik Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany. augenklinik@uni-magdeburg.de
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents