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Neutrophil L-plastin controls ocular paucibacteriality and susceptibility to keratitis [PDF]

, 2020
Why ocular mucosa is paucibacterial is unknown. Many different mechanisms have been suggested but the comprehensive experimental studies are sparse.
Chauhan, Sunil K, Fichorova, Raina, Gadjeva, Mihaela, Kugadas, Abirami, Lamb, Jeffrey, Lin, Tiffany, Littleton, Sejiro, Lu, Xiaoxiao, Mittal, Sharad K, Morley, Sharon Celeste, Ru, Yusha, Saban, Daniel, Smith-Page, Kirsten   +12 more
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Clinical and corneal microbial profile of infectious keratitis in a high HIV prevalence setting in rural South Africa [PDF]

, 2016
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the clinical and corneal microbial profile of infectious keratitis in a high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence setting in rural South Africa. Data in this cross-sectional study were collected
Baarsma, G.S. (Seerp), Getu, S. (Sarah), Khosa, N.S., McIntyre, J.A. (James), Meenken, C. (Christina), Osterhaus, A.D.M.E. (Albert), Peters, R.P.H. (Remco), Schaftenaar, W. (Willem), Verjans, G.M.G.M. (George)   +8 more
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Fungal keratitis among inpatients with corneal ulcers in Thai Binh, Vietnam: A retrospective observational study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Infectious keratitis can be caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Fungi are a common pathogen, especially in developing countries like India, Nepal, and Bangladesh where the prevalence ranges from 20% to 60%.
Nguyen Thi Anh Van , Pham Ngoc Bich , Bui Thi Ngoc Ha , Nguyen Thu Huong   +3 more
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Acanthamoeba induces cell-cycle arrest in host cells [PDF]

, 2004
Acanthamoeba can cause fatal granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) and eye keratitis. However, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of these emerging diseases remain unclear.
Alizadeh, Alsam, Araki-Sasaki, Badenoch, Cao, Chynn, De Jonckheere, Di Gregorio, Dyson, Friedland, Gillett, Gonzalez, Gordon, Harbour, James Sissons, Jones, Khan, Khan, Khan, Khan, Khan, Kwang Sik Kim, Leher, Marciano-Cabral, Martinez, Mathers, Monique Stins, Moore, Morton, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Niederkorn, Pietenpol, Poggioli, Samantha Jayasekera, Selwa Alsam, Shin, Stevaux, van Klink, van Klink, Wright, Yang, Zhan   +41 more
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Post-laser refractive surgery keratitis: A concise narrative review

Journal of International Medical Research, 2023
Laser refractive surgery (LRS) is a specialized surgical discipline within ophthalmology that focuses on vision correction via laser techniques. LRS requires a high rate of accuracy and exactitude to improve the visual outcome and minimize complications,
Sahel Soltani Shahgoli, Kasra Cheraqpour, Mohammad Soleimani, Mehrnaz Atighehchian, Seyed Ali Tabatabaei, Mohammad Sargolzaeimoghaddam, Maral Sargolzaeimoghaddam, Ali R. Djalilian   +7 more
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Infectious keratitis in children: an epidemiological and microbiological study in a universitary hospital in Asunción - Paraguay [PDF]

, 2005
PURPOSE: To describe the microbiologic aspects of infectious keratitis in children (0-18 years old) examined at the Department of Ophthalmology of the National University of Asunción - Paraguay, during a 14-year period (1988-2002).
González, Richard, Maidana, Eduardo, Melo Júnior, Luiz Alberto Soares De, Souza, Luciene Barbosa De   +3 more
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Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital from Romania

Microorganisms
Infectious keratitis is a significant global problem that can lead to corneal blindness and visual impairments. This study aimed to investigate the etiology of infectious bacterial and fungal keratitis, identify the causative pathogens and their ...
Andrei Theodor Bălășoiu, Maria Bălășoiu, Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian, Alice Elena Ghenea   +3 more
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Isolation of Acanthamoeba isolates belonging to T2, T3, T4 and T7 genotypes from environmental samples in Ankara, Turkey [PDF]

, 2004
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a blinding infection that is becoming increasingly important in human health. Early diagnosis is a prerequisite for successful treatment and requires identification of Acanthamoeba at the genotypic level.
Jayasekera, S., Khan, Naveed Ahmed, Kiliç, A., Sissons, J., Tanyuksel, M.   +4 more
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Very late onset LASIK flap Acremonium fungal keratitis confirmed by metagenomic deep sequencing

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2022
Purpose: To describe a unique case of LASIK flap fungal keratitis confirmed by next generation sequencing. Observations: A 56-year-old female presented with refractory keratitis involving her LASIK flap 21 years after surgery.
Miles F. Greenwald, Travis K. Redd, Thuy Doan, Stephen D. McLeod, Gerami D. Seitzman   +4 more
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The pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis

Frontiers in Medicine
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare corneal disease that can lead to permanent visual impairment. Its incidence is relatively low when compared with that of other forms of infectious keratitis.
Mingliang Bao, Hai Bao, Shuqing Wang, Hongyan Zhou   +3 more
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