Topical piperacillin/tazobactam for recalcitrant pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitiS
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
Purpose: To report the treatment of therapy-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis with topical piperacillin/tazobactam. Methods: Retrospective report of 3 cases. Results: Three patients with P. aeruginosa keratitis were unresponsive to various antimicrobials. Resolution of all 3 cases of keratitis occurred upon commencement of topical piperacillin/tazobactam. Conclusion: Therapy-resistant P. aeruginosa keratitis acquired from the community is becoming an increasing problem. Topical piperacillin/tazobactam is an option for the treatment of therapy-resistant P. aeruginosa keratitis.
Publication Title
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Volume
26
Issue
2
Publisher
Mary Ann Liebert Inc
Publisher Location
140 HUGUENOT STREET, 3RD FL, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 USA