Two cases of fungal keratitis caused by Metarhizium anisopliae [PDF]
, 2018 We present two cases of keratitis due to Metarhizium anisopliae in geographically separated areas of the United States. The isolates were microscopically similar but morphologically different and were identified by ribosomal DNA sequencing. Both isolates
Burd, Eileen M +5 more
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Free-living protozoa in two unchlorinated drinking water supplies identified by phylogenic analysis of 18S rRNA gene sequences [PDF]
, 2009 Free-living protozoan communities in water supplies may include hosts for Legionella pneumophila and other undesired bacteria and also pathogens. This study aimed at identifying free-living protozoa in two unchlorinated groundwater supplies using ...
Valster, R.M. +4 more
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, 2003 The process of disinfecting pits technology against nature. This issue is considered through examination of the design and development of a microwave disinfecting system for contact lenses.
Crabbe, A
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Ceratites microbianas relacionadas a lente de contato [PDF]
, 2008 PURPOSE: Contact lens-associated microbial keratitis is a severe condition with sight-threatening potential and increasing incidence. Information regarding the etiological agents is essential in guiding management and may vary geographically.
Hofling-Lima, Ana Luisa +1 more
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In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Cellular Features of Host and Organism in Bacterial, Fungal, and Acanthamoeba Keratitis. [PDF]
, 2018 PURPOSE: To determine cellular features of fungal (FK), Acanthamoeba (AK), and bacterial keratitis (BK) using HRT3 in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM). DESIGN: Prospective observational cross-sectional study.
Burton, Matthew J +8 more
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Oral miltefosine for refractory Acanthamoeba keratitis
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2019 Purpose: To report the first case of Acanthamoeba keratitis treated with oral miltefosine in the United States. Observations: A 17-year-old female with a history of orthokeratology contact lens wear presented after five months of left eye pain, redness ...
Kristin E. Hirabayashi +2 more
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Úlcera bilateral por Acanthamoeba em usuária de lentes de contato gelatinosas descartáveis: um incidente trágico ou uma conseqüência da política agressiva de venda de lentes de contato gelatinosas? [PDF]
, 2008 This is the report of a case of bilateral Acanthamoeba keratitis in a 19-year-old woman who bought a pair of disposable soft contact lenses in a boutique. She wore this same pair of lenses for 3 months daily without the appropriate care.
DIAS, Vanderson Glerian +2 more
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The Characterisation of an Adrenergic Signalling System Involved in the Encystment of the Ocular Pathogen Acanthamoeba spp. [PDF]
, 2016 The aim of this study was to identify and characterise the receptor system involved in controlling encystment in Acanthamoeba using specific agonists and antagonists and to examine whether endogenous stores of catecholamines are produced by the organism.
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The Value of Cytology Smears for Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, 2016 Purpose. Acanthamoeba keratitis remains a difficult diagnosis despite advances in genetic and imaging technologies. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the utility of cytology smears for diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Methods.
Sangita P. Patel +5 more
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Results of case-control studies supportthe association between contact lens useand Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]
, 2013 Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is ever more frequently reported in industrialized countries. The loss of the corneal surface integrity consequent to secondary microtrauma produced by the use of contact lens (CL) favors the penetration of the parasite into ...
BRILLANTE, CHIARA +7 more
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