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

• Hoofdauteurs: Benedikt Schrenker (Auteur), Anna Zimmermann (Auteur), Thorsten Koch (Auteur), Grit Walther (Auteur), Ronny Martin (Auteur), Daniel Kampik (Auteur), Oliver Kurzai (Auteur), Johanna Theuersbacher (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: 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...