A comparison of the ability of three common contact lens solutions with different constituents to inhibit growth of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a common commensal on skin and mucosal surfaces; its contact with the eye may cause a variety of ocular inflammations and infections such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis and keratitis, amongst others. Soft contact lenses provide perfect conditions for the breeding...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2015-06-01
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Series: | African Vision and Eye Health |
Online Access: | https://avehjournal.org/index.php/aveh/article/view/27 |