Perturbations of the ocular surface microbiome and their effect on host immune function.
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DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000000931
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW Current literature describing the ocular surface microbiome and host immunity are reviewed alongside experiments studying perturbations of the microbiome to explore the hypothesis that disruption of a healthy microbiome may predispose the… read more here.
Keywords: host immune; surface; surface microbiome; ocular surface ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the bacterial ocular surface microbiome in clinically normal cats before and after treatment with topical erythromycin
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223859
Abstract: The ocular surface microbiome of veterinary species has not been thoroughly characterized using next generation sequencing. Furthermore, alterations in the feline ocular surface microbiome over time or following topical antibiotic treatment are unknown. Aims of… read more here.
Keywords: ocular surface; treatment; surface; time ... See more keywords
Metagenomic profiling of ocular surface microbiome changes in Demodex blepharitis patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.922753
Abstract: Purpose To compare the ocular surface and meibum microbial communities of humans with Demodex Blepharitis (DB) and healthy controls. Methods Conjunctival sac and meibum samples from 25 DB patients and 11 healthy controls were analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: group; demodex blepharitis; surface microbiome; ocular surface ... See more keywords