Open AccessAntibiotic Susceptibility Pattern and Bacterial Spectrum Among Patients with External Eye Infections at Menelik II Referral Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Asmamaw Nitsuh Woreta,
Habtamu Biazin,
Yonas Tilahun,
Solomon Gebreselassie Teklegiorgis,
Woldaregay Erku Abegaz
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s352098
Subject(s) - medicine , penicillin , antibiotics , microbiology and biotechnology , gentamicin , tobramycin , gram staining , keratitis , bacterial conjunctivitis , linezolid , drug resistance , vancomycin , staphylococcus aureus , biology , bacteria , dermatology , genetics
Eye infections can cause loss or impairment of visual function and can lead to severe impairment. Bacteria are the most common pathogens that affect the structure of the eye. As a result, quick identification of the causative agents and testing of their medication susceptibility are essential for effective treatment of eye infections. This study was intended for determining the extent of bacterial isolates from external eye infections (EEIs) and their susceptibility to antibiotics.