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  • Title: Efficacy of antifungal agents in the cornea. II. Influence of corticosteroids.
    Author: O'Day DM, Ray WA, Robinson R, Head WS.
    Journal: Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci; 1984 Mar; 25(3):331-5. PubMed ID: 6321389.
    Abstract:
    The influence of topical corticosteroid on the efficacy of five topical antifungal agents was evaluated in a standardized rabbit model of Candida keratitis using a quantitative mycologic technique. Topical 1% prednisolone acetate worsened the disease when given alone and adversely influenced the efficacy of 5% natamycin, 1% flucytosine, and 1% miconazole when given in combination. The efficacy of amphotericin B appeared unaffected when the antifungal agent was administered in concentrations of 0.5% and 0.15%. The adverse effect of the topical corticosteroid appeared to be inversely related to the efficacy of the antifungal agent in vivo.
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