Abstract
In recent times, it has been suggested that bacteria may acquire resistant genes or gene mutation might take place in bacteria, imparting resistance to antiseptics.
Highlights
In recent times, it has been suggested that bacteria may acquire resistant genes or gene mutation might take place in bacteria, imparting resistance to antiseptics
72.7% (8/11) of the coagulase negative staphylococcus (CONS) isolated from Latanoprost group were Methicillin resistant while 45.5% (5/11) of the CONS isolated from preservative free travoprost group were Methicillin resistant
In the study by Olson et al the percentage of Methicillin resistant staphylococci isolated from the conjunctiva of cataract patients was 38.5% [5], nearly encroaching the figure we found in the control group of our study
Summary
It has been suggested that bacteria may acquire resistant genes or gene mutation might take place in bacteria, imparting resistance to antiseptics This is mediated by the discharge of the antiseptic out of bacterial cells. Since this mechanism is not drug specific, bacteria resistant to antiseptics can acquire cross-resistance to antimicrobial drugs [1,2]. Such effects can be anticipated for the conjunctival bacterial flora of patients who are on long-term BAK preserved topical antiglaucoma therapy. BAK is Copyright © All rights are reserved by Rupankar Sarkar
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