Management of microbial keratitis by private pharmacies in Uganda: a study of knowledge, attitude, and practice.
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2025-01-27Author
Abel Ebong, Simon Arunga, Tara B Mtuy, Angela Meric Birungi, John Onyango, Gilbert Arinda, Francis Orishaba, Teddy Kwaga, Rita Kageni, David Macleod, Reena Yadav, Sandip Das Sanyam, Jeremy J Hoffman, Abeer HA Mohamed Ahmed, Astrid Leck, Mathew J Burton
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To determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacy attendants in the management of microbial keratitis.
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