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Br J Ophthalmol 2004;88:165-166 doi:10.1136/bjo.2002.011205
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Distribution and shifting trends of bacterial keratitis in north China (1989–98)

  1. X Sun,
  2. S Deng,
  3. R Li,
  4. Z Wang,
  5. S Luo,
  6. X Jin,
  7. W Zhang
  1. Eye Microbiology Department, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing, China
  1. Correspondence to: Professor S Xuguang Eye Microbiology Department, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing 100005. China; sunxuguangyahoo.com
  • Accepted 13 June 2003

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.

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