Comparison of the antimicrobial effect of heavy silicone oil and conventional silicone oil against endophthalmitis-causing agents.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2014 Apr ; 62 (4): 388-391
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-155585
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
To conduct an in vitro experimental study comparing the effectiveness of conventional silicone oil and heavy silicone oil against endophthalmitis‑causing agents. Materials andMethods:
The antimicrobial activity of conventional silicone oil (RS OIL 5000) and heavy silicone oil (heavySil 1500) was tested. The antimicrobial effects of both silicone oils were determined by the growing capability of the microorganism.Results:
The number of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans decreased to zero levels at the second day of inoculation in heavy silicone oil. In conventional silicone oil, the microorganisms survived longer than in heavy silicone oil.Conclusion:
Heavy silicone oil seems to be more effective than conventional silicone oil against endophthalmitis‑causing agents.
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Indian J Ophthalmol
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2014
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