| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8591313 | The Ocular Surface | 2017 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria can be isolated from the ocular surface of healthy subjects. Patients with MGD demonstrate significantly higher culture positivity and more complex bacterial profiles than the controls. Bacterial related cytotoxicity and/or inflammation may contribute to the pathological process of MGD.
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Authors
Shao Dan Zhang, Jing Na He, Tong Tong Niu, Chiu Yeung Chan, Chun Yang Ren, Shan Shan Liu, Yang Qu, Kam Lung Chong, Hai Lin Wang, Jun Tao, Chi Pui Pang,