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4/2005
vol. 107 abstract:
Review paper
Demodex as an etiological factor in chronic blepharitis
Damian Czepita
1
,
Wanda Kuźna-Grygiel
2
,
Danuta Kosik-Bogacka
2
Klinika Oczna 2005, 107 (4): 722-724
Online publish date: 2005/12/18
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Purpose: To present and account the results of newest experimental and clinical investigations on the role of Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis in the etiology of chronic blepharitis.
Material and methods: A review of literature concerning the role of Demodex in the etiology of chronic blepharitis was done. Results: It has been established that: (1) Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis occur among humans worldwide. (2) With age the prevalence of eyelids demodicidosis rises. (3) In the course of chronic blepharitis infection of Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis is often observed. Conclusions: Demodex is an etiological factor in chronic blepharitis. keywords:
Demodex, chronic blepharitis |
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