Distribution and shifting trends of bacterial keratitis in north China (1989–98). Issue 2 (21st January 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sun, X; Deng, S; Li, R; Wang, Z; Luo, S; Jin, X; Zhang, W
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 88:Issue 2(2004)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 166
• Publication Date: 2004-01-21
• Subjects: cornea -- bacteria -- keratitis; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2002.011205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : Aims: To study the distribution and shifting trends of bacterial keratitis. Methods: The data of 2220 corneal isolates from 1 January 1989 to 31 December 1998 were reviewed retrospectively. Results: Positive culture was recovered in 490 isolates. Gram positive cocci and Gram negative bacilli represented 51% and 39.4%, respectively. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common pathogen (32.2%). A gradual increase in the percentage of Gram positive cocci coupled with a decrease of Gram negative bacilli. Conclusion: Pseudomonas aeruginosa and coaculase negative Staphylococcus were the most common pathogens in bacterial keratitis in north China.