2. Drugs 1996, 52(4), 526-540 ENDOPHTHALMITIS : It is an inflamation of the inner structure of the eyeball i.e., uveal tissue & retina associated with pouring of exudates in the vitreous cavity, anterior chamber & posterior chamber.
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26. Spectrum of bacteria from cases of post-operative endophthalmitis: Indian Data 5 Miscellaneous 5 Enterobacteriaceae 15 Other Pseudomonas 18 Non-fermenters 29 P. Aeruginosa 72 Organisms Gram negative
27. Spectrum of bacteria from cases of post-operative endophthalmitis: Indian Data 2 Bacillus spp 2 Coryne bacterium spp 4 Micrococc spp 4 E.faecalis 7 Streptococc spp 10 P. Acnes 13 S. Aureus 22 S. Epidermidis 64 Organisms Gram positive
28. Spectrum of fungi from cases of post-operative endophthalmitis: Indian Data Ind J Ophthalmol 2000; 123-28 1 Paecilomyus spp 1 Fusarium spp 2 Candida spp. 2 Acremonium falciforme 12 Unidentified fungi 19 Aspergillus spp 37 Fungi Fungi
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