Self-Retained Amniotic Membrane Combined With Antiviral Therapy for Herpetic Epithelial Keratitis
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001316
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the therapeutic benefit of self-retained cryopreserved amniotic membrane in conjunction with oral antiviral therapy in herpetic epithelial keratitis. Methods: Retrospective review of 4 patients with primary (1 eye) and recurrent (3 eyes)… read more here.
Keywords: epithelial keratitis; self retained; amniotic membrane; herpetic epithelial ... See more keywords
Molecular identification of microsporidian species in patients with epithelial keratitis.
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001164
Abstract: Introduction. Ocular microsporidiosis is a significant emerging infectious disease reported in immunocompromised patients and immunocompetent persons throughout the world.Aim. To identify the pathogens responsible for human keratitis, via corneal scrapings.Methodology. Thirty-three hospitalized patients with epithelial… read more here.
Keywords: patients epithelial; identification microsporidian; microsporidian species; epithelial keratitis ... See more keywords