Antibiotics for Infectious Conjunctivitis: Efficacy Is in the Eye of the Beholder - Frankly Speaking Ep 319

Published: March 13, 2023, 12:30 a.m.

b'Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit\\u2122\\xa0CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-319\\nOverview: In children, bacterial infections are a common cause of infectious conjunctivitis. But, like many clinicians, you may be uncertain about the efficacy of using antibiotic drops in these pediatric patients. Join us to get an evidence-based answer to the important question, \\u201cAre antibiotic drops needed in children with acute infectious conjunctivitis?\\u201d\\nEpisode resource links:\\n\\nHonkila M, Koskela U, Kontiokari T, et al. Effect of Topical Antibiotics on Duration of Acute Infective Conjunctivitis in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial and a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(10):e2234459. Published 2022 Oct 3.\\n\\nGuest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP\\xa0Music Credit: Richard Onorato'