Microorganisms and Common Ophthalmic Diseases [PDF]
, 2017 The human eye is in constant contact to environmental conditions that increase its likelihood in being exposed to a multitude of pathogens. Studies have revealed that the normal microbial flora found around the ocular area contribute to the well-being of
Su CW, Tighe S
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Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Objective To determine the minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) and effective contact time of four topical antiseptics—polyhexanide, povidone‐iodine (PVP‐I), hypochlorous acid (HOCl), and N‐acetylcysteine (NAC)—against Pantoea agglomerans, a pathogen frequently isolated in equine ulcerative keratitis.
Frederik Heun +4 more
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Impact of exposure of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to polyhexanide in vitro and in vivo. [PDF]
, 2017 Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) resistant to decolonization agents such as mupirocin and chlorhexidine increase the need to develop alternative decolonization molecules.
Abdelhady, W +15 more
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Microsporidium Keratitis After Hurricane Francine: A Case Report
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Microsporidial ocular infections are being increasingly reported, especially in temperate climates. In this case report, we describe five patients who presented to a private ophthalmology practice in Southeastern Louisiana in 2024, all within 3 months of Hurricane Francine landing.
Zachary A. Dwyer +2 more
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18S rDNA sequencing aided diagnosis of Acanthamoeba jacobsi keratitis -A case report
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Identification of Acanthamoeba cysts and trophozoites in cases of keratitis is traditionally done with microbiological techniques such as smear examination with 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) and culture.
Aastha Singh +4 more
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Testing of a dual-mode microwave care regimen for hydrogel lenses [PDF]
, 2004 Purpose. To test the design of a patient care regimen for soft lenses that aims to provide the highest standards of disinfecting through use of domestic microwave cookers, while also providing storage equipment and solution that enable patients to follow
Crabbe, A, Thompson, P
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Altered Metabolism in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Journal of Cellular Physiology, Volume 240, Issue 12, December 2025.ABSTRACT Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an incurable lung disease that ultimately terminates in death or lung transplantation. It is characterized by a restrictive pattern with impaired diffusion capacity, and typically presents with repeated acute exacerbations that result in permanent and progressive loss of respiratory function.
Neal I. Callaghan, Locke Davenport Huyer
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Polyhexanide (PHMB) – properties and applications in medicine
European Journal of Biological Research, 2020 Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) is one of the many antiseptics available in the medicine. It stands out from the others with its numerous advantages.
Patrycja Szkołuda, Tomasz M. Karpiński
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Case series: Delayed diagnoses of Acanthamoeba keratitis
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020 Purpose: To describe two cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis in contact lens wearers misdiagnosed as Herpes simplex keratitis. Observations: Case 1 is a 54-year-old male that was misdiagnosed with Herpes simplex keratitis who developed advanced Acanthamoeba ...
Moon Jeong Lee +5 more
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Real-World Comparative Effectiveness Assessment Study of a Native Type I Collagen Matrix Plus Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Antimicrobial and a Cryopreserved Cadaveric Skin Allograft for Use in Diabetic Foot Ulcers - A Non-inferiority Analysis. [PDF]
EplastySabolinski ML, Archambault T.
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