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Effect of antibiotic eye drops on duration of conjunctivitis in children

10.04.22 | JAMA Network

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About The Study: In this randomized clinical trial and systematic review and meta-analysis, the use of antibiotic eye drops was associated with significantly shorter durations of symptoms in children with conjunctivitis, often called pink eye.

Authors: Minna Honkila, M.D., Ph.D., of Oulu University Hospital in Oulu, Finland, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.34459)

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How to Cite This Article

APA:
JAMA Network. (2022, October 4). Effect of antibiotic eye drops on duration of conjunctivitis in children. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/12DJZPO1/effect-of-antibiotic-eye-drops-on-duration-of-conjunctivitis-in-children.html
MLA:
"Effect of antibiotic eye drops on duration of conjunctivitis in children." Brightsurf News, Oct. 4 2022, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/12DJZPO1/effect-of-antibiotic-eye-drops-on-duration-of-conjunctivitis-in-children.html.