In dogs with uncomplicated corneal ulcers, do antibacterial eye drops reduce the risk of infection?
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Abstract
PICO question
In dogs with uncomplicated corneal ulcers does treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops reduce the risk of secondary infection when compared to no treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops?
Clinical bottom line
Category of research question
Treatment
The number and type of study designs reviewed
Zero
Strength of evidence
Zero
Outcomes reported
None
Conclusion
There were no published papers found to address the PICO
How to apply this evidence in practice
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