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

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

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...

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Main Authors: Benedikt Schrenker, Anna Zimmermann, Thorsten Koch, Grit Walther, Ronny Martin, Daniel Kampik, Oliver Kurzai, Johanna Theuersbacher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Microbiology
Subjects:
Polyhexanide
Contact lens storage fluid
Fusarium
DIN EN ISO 14729
Keratitis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1438422124000067

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