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Genetic diversity of Acanthamoeba and clinical outcome predictors in Danish patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis

Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 104, Issue 1, Page 44-51, February 2026.
Abstract Purpose Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe corneal infection with potential detrimental effects on visual outcome and quality of life, primarily affecting young contact lens wearers. We report Acanthamoeba genotypes, subtypes and clinical outcome from Danish patients with AK. Methods Thirty‐nine PCR‐positive AK cases diagnosed and treated
Sandra M. Skovdal, Christen Rune Stensvold, Henrik Vedel Nielsen, Stine Elkjær Nielsen, Jesper Hjortdal, Anders Ivarsen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The pathogenesis of Acanthamoeba infections: current status and future implications [PDF]

, 2004
Acanthamoeba are opportunistic protozoan parasites that can cause painful, visionthreatening keratitis. However the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of Acanthamoeba keratitis remain incompletely understood. Most cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis develop
Khan, Naveed Ahmed
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A Systematic Comparison of Antimicrobial Wound Dressings using a Planktonic Cell and an Immobilised Cell Model. Kamran [PDF]

, 2015
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the ability of in-vitro planktonic and immobilised cell models for determining the antimicrobial efficacy of common antimicrobial wound dressings.
Abdelrahman, Agren, Alandejani, Asavavisithchai, Barrett, Brackman, Brackman, Bradshaw, BSI, BSI, BSI, Castellano, Chopra, Donlan, Durante, Eberlein, Fong, French, Gallant-Behm, Herruzo, Hill, Ip, Kucera, Lindsay, Lu, Merckoll, Moore, Mullai, O'Shea, Olaitan, Ovington, Parsons, Rasmussen, Sebeny, Stephen-Haynes, Thomas, Thorn, Tkachenko, Toit, Turton, White, Wild   +41 more
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Pantoea agglomerans in Equine Ulcerative Keratitis: Prevalence and Comparative Efficacy of Four Topical Antiseptics

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, Jessica Meißner, Ann‐Kathrin Schieder, Bernhard Ohnesorge, Claudia Busse   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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, Baud, D, Bayer, A, Bonetti, EJ, Cherkaoui, A, Diene, SM, François, P, Gonzales, R, Harbarth, S, Landelle, C, Manzano, C, O'Neill, AJ, Randall, CP, Renzoni, A, Schrenzel, J, Von Dach, E   +15 more
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Corneal Penetration of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide and Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 2015
Objective: Cationic antiseptics, such as polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG), are widely used for the topical treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the corneal penetration of PHMB and CHG topically administered as eye drops and to study the effect of PHMB and CHG on the ...
Vontobel, S. F., Abad-Villar, E. M., Kaufmann, C., Zinkernagel, A. S., Hauser, P. C., Thiel, M. A.   +5 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, Stephen V. Lau, Cristiano Giusti   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Irrigation in Endodontics: Polyhexanide Is a Promising Antibacterial Polymer in Root Canal Treatment

Dentistry Journal, 2023
Background:chronic apical periodontitis is a common pathology in dentistry, especially in endodontics. It is necessary to systematize data concerning commonly used irrigation solutions.
Zurab Khabadze, Yulia Generalova, Alena Kulikova, Irina Podoprigora, Saida Abdulkerimova, Yusup Bakaev, Mariya Makeeva, Marina Dashtieva, Mariya Balashova, Fakhri Gadzhiev, Oleg Mordanov, Adam Umarov, Haddad Tarik, Andrei Zoryan, Amina Karnaeva, Yakup Rakhmanov   +15 more
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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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Effect of Foliar Treatment with Aqueous Dispersions of Silver Nanoparticles on Legume-Rhizobium Symbiosis and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.)

Agronomy, 2022
Interest in the use of silver as a component of plant protection products and growth regulators appeared relatively recently with the development of methods for the effective stabilization of colloidal systems containing nanoparticles of this metal.
Yurii A. Krutyakov, Maria T. Mukhina, Olga A. Shapoval, Meisam Zargar   +3 more
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