Polyhexanide based contact lens storage fluids frequently exhibit insufficient antifungal activity against Fusarium species

• Main Authors: Benedikt Schrenker (Author), Anna Zimmermann (Author), Thorsten Koch (Author), Grit Walther (Author), Ronny Martin (Author), Daniel Kampik (Author), Oliver Kurzai (Author), Johanna Theuersbacher (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: Fusarium keratitis is a severe infection of the anterior eye, frequently leading to keratoplasty or surgical removal of the affected eye. A major risk factor for infection is the use of contact lenses. Inadequate hygiene precautions and mold-growth permissive storage fluids are important ri...