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Trachoma and recurrent trichiasis [PDF]
It was with great interest that I read the recent article by al Arab and co-workers.1 This work clearly shows that endemic blinding trachoma continues to be a major …
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Zusammenfassung Stevens‐Johnson‐Syndrom und toxisch epidermale Nekrolyse (SJS/TEN) sind seltene, in erster Linie arzneimittelinduzierte, akut lebensbedrohliche Erkrankungen der Haut und Schleimhäute. SJS und TEN werden heute als Varianten einer Krankheitsentität mit unterschiedlichem Schweregrad betrachtet, die als epidermale Nekrolyse (EN) bezeichnet ...
Maren Paulmann+36 more
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Non-Chlamydial Bacterial Infection and Progression of Conjunctival Scarring in Trachoma. [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess whether non-chlamydial bacterial infection is associated with progression of trachomatous scarring in adults.
Afwamba, Isaac+7 more
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Abstract Objective To investigate ocular factors that influence the development of corneal calcareous degeneration (CCD) in dogs. Animals and Procedures The medical records of 96 eyes of dogs with CCD and 288 eyes without CCD were retrospectively reviewed. Dogs with evidence of causative systemic illness associated with CCD were excluded from the study.
Dajeong Jeong+3 more
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Short Term Outcome of Anterior Lamellar Reposition in Treating Trachomatous Trichiasis
Purpose. To evaluate the outcome of anterior lamellar reposition (ALR) in treating trachomatous trichiasis. Methods. Patients with trachomatous trichiasis or entropion with short tarsus were treated by ALR between February 2009 and November 2013.
Rania A. Ahmed, Sameh H. Abdelbaky
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Prevalence of Trachoma in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia: Results of Seven Population-Based Surveys from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project. [PDF]
PURPOSE: Trachoma is a major cause of blindness in Ethiopia, and targeted for elimination as a public health problem by the year 2020. Prevalence data are needed to plan interventions.
Abashawl, Aida+11 more
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Key Clinical Message Leishmaniasis can mimic many conditions, including hordeolum, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The presence of kinetoplast in free‐form or intramacrophage amastigotes, ensuring us to establish the microscopic diagnosis of leishmaniasis.
Mohammad Sharifi+3 more
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Training trichiasis surgeons: Ensuring quality
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set 2020 as the target for the global elimination of blinding trachoma as a public health problem. To achieve this goal, more than 7 million trachomatous trichiasis (TT) operations are needed. Poor post-operative outcomes are a significant barrier, as they reduce the number of patients who are willing to come for
Emily W Gower+2 more
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Abstract Objective Describe the presenting features, surgical procedure, and clinical outcomes of two cats managed with marginal resection and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for eyelid squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Animals Studied A 12‐year‐old female spayed domestic shorthair cat (case 1) and a 10‐year‐old female spayed domestic shorthair cat (case 2 ...
Lionel Sebbag, Oren Pe'er
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Background: Red-eye, one of the most frequent eye visits to the emergency department, is one of the most common indications that something in the eye is not going well.
Murat Duyan+3 more
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