Article
Molecular analysis of the pediatric ocular surface for fungi
1 Jan 2003
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To analyze the conjunctival flora of individuals 21 years of age or less for fungi using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methodology. METHODS: Before povidone-iodine antisepsis, eye-swab specimens were collected from adolescent corneal donors preceding corneal excision and from children during preparation for strabismus surgery. Nucleic acid was extracted from the specimens and analyzed by PCR using...
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