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The presence of Propionibacterium spp. in the vitreous fluid of uveitis patients with sarcoidosis
1 Jun 2005
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PURPOSE: An immunological reaction to a bacterial antigen, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Propionibacterium spp., is suspected to be an initial mechanism in the disorder known as sarcoidosis. We investigated whether or not P. acnes, P. granulosum or M. tuberculosis are present in the vitreous fluid of eyes suffering from uveitis with sarcoidosis. METHODS: Using polymerase chain reaction, we analysed the...
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