Topical piperacillin/tazobactam for recalcitrant pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitiS

Authors

• F.L.M. Chew
• T.K. Soong
• H.C. Shin
• A. Samsudin
• S. Visvaraja

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

Recommended Citation

Chew, F.L.M.; Soong, T.K.; Shin, H.C.; Samsudin, A.; and Visvaraja, S., "Topical piperacillin/tazobactam for recalcitrant pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitiS" (2010). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 4160.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/4160

Volume

26

Issue

2

Publisher

Mary Ann Liebert Inc

Publisher Location

140 HUGUENOT STREET, 3RD FL, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801 USA