Epidemiology of XXXX in southern California. A multivariate analysis.

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Two hundred twenty-seven cases of @entity1036 reported in nonreferral county practice were studied. The staphylococci, @entity796 and @entity328 , were the major isolates. A multivariate statistical model was developed to evaluate possible predisposing and outcome determinants. Several racial and age-related relationships were shown. The interaction of numerous local ocular and systemic factors played a fundamental role in causing disease. The authors found significant association between @entity2260 and topical @entity134 use, and direct and indirect linkage of @entity794 with @entity6 and @entity130 , respectively. @entity2260 and Moraxella were risk factors for major complications (24% of cases); @entity2260 was related to enucleation and late perforation. Corneal exposure and prior topical @entity230 were associated with prolonged hospital stays. Hypopyon was associated with @entity7706 , 60 years of age or older, and @entity130 . The identification of groups at high-risk for @entity1036 and problems of preventive management are discussed.
