The pathogenesis of bacterial keratitis: studies with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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The pathogenesis of bacterial keratitis: studies with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Bacterial keratitis is a sight-threatening corneal disease that is most commonly associated with the extended wear of soft contact lenses. Over the past decade, we have investigated the pathogenesis of infectious keratitis involving the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Our research has focused on understanding the respective roles of bacteria and host in the establishment of this ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical and Experimental Optometry
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0816-4622,1444-0938
DOI: 10.1111/j.1444-0938.2002.tb03082.x