Relative impact of clinical evidence and over-the-counter prescribing on topical antibiotic use for acute infective conjunctivitis.

BACKGROUND: Acute infective conjunctivitis is a common presentation in general practice. In 2005, three placebo-controlled clinical trials showed that use of topical antibiotics had a small effect on time to clinical resolution. In the same year, chloramphenicol eye drops were made available for sa...

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Автори: Davis, H, Mant, D, Scott, C, Lasserson, D, Rose, P
Формат: Journal article
Мова:English
Опубліковано: 2009