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Prophylactic subconjunctival cefuroxime during cataract surgery in patients with a penicillin allergy

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The incidence of cross-reaction after subconjunctival cefuroxime following cataract surgery in penicillin allergy patients is not common and therefore cefuroxime with its better spectrum of action and lower toxicity is probably a better choice than gentamycin.

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  1. Wolverhampton And Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, Compton Road, WV3 9QR, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK

    Arijit Mitra DO, MRCSEd (Senior House Officer)

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton Hospital, Sutton, UK

    Arijit Mitra DO, MRCSEd (Senior House Officer) & Andrena McElvanney FRCSEd, FRCOPhth

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Disclosure The authors have stated that they do not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which includes unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

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Mitra, A., McElvanney, A. Prophylactic subconjunctival cefuroxime during cataract surgery in patients with a penicillin allergy. Ann Ophthalmol 38, 293–295 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02697210

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