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

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