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Diagnostic value of culture results from aqueous tap versus vitreous tap in cases of bacterial endophthalmitis.
AlBloushi Abdulrahman F, Ajamil-Rodanes Sofia, Testi Ilaria, Wagland Catherine, Grant-McKenzie Nadine, Pavesio Carlos
Br J OphthalmolApr 202114 citationsCohort Study
This study compared aqueous and vitreous tap cultures in bacterial endophthalmitis. Vitreous tap yielded more positives, but aqueous taps occasionally identified pathogens missed by vitreous, suggesting both samples should be obtained.