Polyhexanide based contact lens storage fluids frequently exhibit insufficient antifungal activity against Fusarium species

CONCLUSIONS: In summary, the use of Aldox- or hydrogen peroxide-based storage fluids may reduce the risk of Fusarium keratitis, while polyhexanide-based agents largely lack efficacy against Fusarium.PMID:38280372 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijmm.2024.151602

Source: International Journal of Medical Microbiology - January 27, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Benedikt Schrenker Anna Zimmermann Thorsten Koch Grit Walther Ronny Martin Daniel Kampik Oliver Kurzai Johanna Theuersbacher Source Type: research