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Comparative Study of Gram Stain, Potassium Hydroxide Smear, Culture and Nested PCR in the Diagnosis of Fungal Keratitis

Parisa Badiee, Mahmood Nejabat, Abdolvahab Alborzi, Fatemeh Keshavarz, Elaheh Shakiba

Ophthalmic Research · 2010 · 63 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

PCR is a sensitive method but due to the lack of sophisticated facilities in routine laboratory procedures, it can serve only complementarily and cannot replace conventional methods.

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Spectrum of Fungal Keratitis in North India

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The Role of Smears, Cultures, and Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing in the Management of Suspected Infectious Keratitis

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Rapid Detection and Identification of<i>Candida</i>,<i>Aspergillus</i>, and<i>Fusarium</i>Species in Ocular Samples Using Nested PCR

Emma Jaeger, Nora M. Carroll, Sarah Choudhury et al. · Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 2000 · 171 citations · Full text

PCR detection of DNA specific for Aspergillus species in serum of patients with invasive aspergillosis

Yuriko Yamakami, A Hashimoto, Issei Tokimatsu et al. · Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 1996 · 162 citations · Full text

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