Increasing incidence of contact-lens-related < em > Acanthamoeba < /em > keratitis in a tertiary ophthalmology department in an Italian population

CONCLUSION: Although PCR is the most common method used, the increased incidence of AK could mainly be related to a proper IVCM interpretation. A broad-spectrum antibiotic, such as levofloxacin might play a role in the early treatment of AK reducing the virulence of the amoeba.PMID:38509758 | DOI:10.1177/11206721241242165

Source: European Journal of Ophthalmology - March 21, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Marco Messina Davide Tucci Stefano Mocini Virginia Marruso Silvia Crotti Dalia Said Harminder Singh Dua Carlo Cagini Source Type: research