Flow cytometry for determination of the efficacy of contact lens disinfecting solutions against Acanthamoeba spp

Authors :: Borazjani, Roya N.
May, Lauren L.
Noble, Judith A.
Avery, Simon V.
Ahearn, Donald G.
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. March, 2000, Vol. 66 Issue 3, p1057, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Chlorhexidine gluconate appears to be more effective than polyhexamethylene biguanide solution for sterilizing contact lenses against Acanthamoeba infection. This organism is a rare contaminant of contact lenses, but is resistant to treatment.

Subjects :: Acanthamoeba keratitis -- Prevention
Contact lenses -- Care and treatment
Disinfection and disinfectants -- Evaluation
Chlorhexidine -- Evaluation
Biological sciences

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