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Demodex Infection Changes Ocular Surface Microbial Communities, in Which Meibomian Gland Dysfunction May Play a Role
22 Jun 2021
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INTRODUCTION: Demodex and bacteria are both components of the ocular surface micro-ecology, constituting a complex interaction. This study aims to explore how ocular surface Demodex infestation (DI) affects ocular surface microbial communities and diversity. METHODS: We recruited 255 subjects, and examined the correlation between ocular surface mite infestation and clinical indicators such as age, blood glucose...
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