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Microorganisms, 2019 Moraxella is an ocular bacterial pathogen isolated in cases of keratitis, conjunctivitis, and endophthalmitis. Gram-negative brick-shaped diplobacilli from ocular specimens, and slow growth in culture, are early indications of Moraxella ocular infection;
Samantha J. LaCroce +6 more
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Current Evidence of Coryneform Bacteria on the Ocular Surface of Immunocompromised Cats
Journal of Applied Veterinary Sciences, 2021 Monomicrobial and polymicrobial infections may occur on the cornea, conjunctiva and the eyelid of cats.Corynebacterium species are categorized as nonpathogenic bacteria that are regularly detected in the conjunctiva of healthy cats.
Yasmine M. Elmenshawy +2 more
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Mycotic Infections of the Eye [PDF]
Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2016 Fungal infections of the eye are an important cause of significant visual loss and blindness in some regions of the world, especially developing countries. Ocular mycoses remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the ophthalmologist. Corneal infection is the most frequent presentation, but the orbit, eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, conjunctiva ...
Mirosław, Słowik +4 more
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Human adenoviruses role in ophthalmic pterygium formation [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Ophthalmic pterygium is a common benign lesion of unknown origin and the pathogenesis might be vision-threatening. This problem is often associated with exposure to solar light. Recent evidence suggests that potentially oncogenic viruses such
Bazouri, M. +5 more
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Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2007 In addition to an initial socket discomfort, ocular prosthesis (OP) installation may allow the adherence of fungi and/or bacteria due to the superficial characteristics of the prosthesis' material, use of inadequate cleansing solutions and methods, or ...
Regina Márcia Zuccolotto Felippe Paranhos +5 more
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Immune- and nonimmune-compartment-specific interferon responses are critical determinants of herpes simplex virus-induced generalized infections and acute liver failure [PDF]
, 2016 The interferon (IFN) response to viral pathogens is critical for host survival. In humans and mouse models, defects in IFN responses can result in lethal herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infections, usually from encephalitis.
Leib, David A +3 more
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Keratoprostheses for corneal blindness: a review of contemporary devices [PDF]
, 2015 According to the World Health Organization, globally 4.9 million are blind due to corneal pathology. Corneal transplantation is successful and curative of the blindness for a majority of these cases. However, it is less successful in a number of diseases
Avadhanam, Venkata +2 more
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A Closer Look at Periocular Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Systematic Review of Literature
DiagnosticsBackground: Periocular necrotizing fasciitis (PNF) is a rare but life-threatening emergency that requires immediate recognition, as delayed diagnosis can worsen patient outcomes.
David Oliver-Gutierrez +11 more
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Viral Infection and Antiviral Treatments in Ocular Pathologies
Microorganisms, 2022 Ocular viral infections are common and widespread globally. These infectious diseases are a major cause of acute red eyes and vision loss. The eye and its nearby tissues can be infected by several viral agents, causing infections with a short course and ...
Francesco Petrillo +5 more
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Fungal Endophthalmitis Associated with Compounded Products
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2014 Fungal endophthalmitis is a rare but serious infection. In March 2012, several cases of probable and laboratory-confirmed fungal endophthalmitis occurring after invasive ocular procedures were reported nationwide.
Christina A. Mikosz +17 more
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