To report the treatment of therapy-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis with topical piperacillin/tazobactam.
Methods:
Retrospective report of 3 cases.
Results:
Three patients with P. aeruginosa keratitis were unresponsive to various antimicrobials. Resolution of all 3 cases of keratitis occurred upon commencement of topical piperacillin/tazobactam.
Conclusion:
Therapy-resistant P. aeruginosa keratitis acquired from the community is becoming an increasing problem. Topical piperacillin/tazobactam is an option for the treatment of therapy-resistant P. aeruginosa keratitis.
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