Gold nanoparticle conjugation enhances the antiacanthamoebic effects of chlorhexidine
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a serious infection with blinding consequences and often associated with contact lens wear. Early diagnosis, followed by aggressive topical application of drugs, is a prerequisite in successful treatment, but even then prognosis remains poor. Several drugs have shown prom...
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Main Authors: | Aqeel, Yousuf, Siddiqui, Ruqaiyyah Bano *, Anwar, Ayaz *, Shah, Muhammad Raza, Khan, Naveed Ahmed * |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2015
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Online Access: | http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/619/1/Antimicrobial%20Agents%20and%20Chemotherapy.pdf http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/619/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/AAC.01123-15 |
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