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If the swab was found positive, an antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed, and a specific antibiotic therapy was administered. Surgery was performed when a repeat conjunctival swab (after antibiotic treatment) showed negative cultures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cultures were found positive in 25.3% of patients. Staphylococcus aureus (18%) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (15%) were the most frequently isolated microorganisms. Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, were present in nine cases (8%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Present results showed a low rate of swab positivity compared to previous published data, and slightly different microbial flora. The differences observed may be caused by geographical factors and\/or to the specific characteristics of the subgroup of studied patients. 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