New antimicrobials in ophthalmology.
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This article discusses the newest antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals and their application in ophthalmology. The literature is reviewed to present the latest research on topical antibiotics, with particular attention to the newest classes of fluoroquinolones, new oral and topical antifungals, and new oral antivirals. Data comparing in vitro susceptibilities and minimum inhibitory concentrations of the antibiotics and antifungals are presented in tabular form.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ophthalmology clinics of North America
دوره 18 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005