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

• Главные авторы: Benedikt Schrenker (Автор), Anna Zimmermann (Автор), Thorsten Koch (Автор), Grit Walther (Автор), Ronny Martin (Автор), Daniel Kampik (Автор), Oliver Kurzai (Автор), Johanna Theuersbacher (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...