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

<p>Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: <a href='https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-319'>https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-319</a></p> <p>Overview: 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, “Are antibiotic drops needed in children with acute infectious conjunctivitis?”</p> <p>Episode resource links:</p> <ul><li> <p>Honkila 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.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP   Music Credit: Richard Onorato</p>