Gold nanoparticle conjugation enhances the antiacanthamoebic effects of chlorhexidine

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Gold nanoparticle conjugation enhances the antiacanthamoebic effects of chlorhexidine

Acanthamoeba keratitis is a serious infection with blinding consequences and often associated with contact lens wear. Early diagnosis, followed by aggressive topical application of drugs, is a prerequisite in successful treatment, but even then prognosis remains poor. Several drugs have shown prom...

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Main Authors:	Aqeel, Yousuf, Siddiqui, Ruqaiyyah Bano , Anwar, Ayaz , Shah, Muhammad Raza, Khan, Naveed Ahmed *
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	American Society for Microbiology 2015
Subjects:	QR Microbiology
Online Access:	http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/619/ http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/619/1/Antimicrobial%20Agents%20and%20Chemotherapy.pdf

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