Multiplex polymerase chain reaction for pathogen detection in donor/recipient corneal transplant tissue and donor storage solution

Abstract Corneal transplantation is a safe, reliable method of restoring visual acuity in patients with corneal disorders. Although it has a very high success rate, rejection can still occur, especially if the site is infected. Therefore, seeking to find better ways to manage infection risk, this st...

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Main Authors: Takehiro Hariya, Kazuichi Maruyama, Sunao Sugita, Masayo Takahashi, Shunji Yokokura, Kota Sato, Yasuhiro Tomaru, Norio Shimizu, Toru Nakazawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06344-3