Evaluation of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as a diagnostic technique for acanthamoebic keratitis. ت

Faculty Medicine Year: 2016
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Journal: Parasitologist United Journal (PUJ Parasitologist United Journal (PUJ Volume:
Keywords : Evaluation , polymerase chain reaction (PCR) , , diagnostic    
Abstract:
Background: Techniques used to diagnose Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a sight-threatening corneal infection, are either insensitive or time-consuming. Early and accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy is the key to good prognosis. Objec
   
     
 
       

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