Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4005532 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Acute endophthalmitis can develop after cataract surgery despite the prophylactic use of fourth-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Gram-positive organisms causing acute endophthalmitis are frequently resistant to all fluoroquinolones, including a significant number of cases resistant to gatifloxacin and moxifloxacin.
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Authors
Vincent A. MD, James C. MD, David M. MD, Ira J. MD,