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Distribution and shifting trends of bacterial keratitis in north China (1989–98)

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.

  • cornea
  • bacteria
  • keratitis

https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2002.011205

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