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Main pathogens searched by the test
The test identifies with high sensitivity and specificity pathogens responsible for conjunctivitis, blepharitis, chalazia, dry eye, infectious keratitis, corneal abscesses and other ocular surface problems:
Bacteria:
such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pneumoniae, responsible for ocular infections such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis and bacterial keratitis.
Viruses:
adenovirus and herpes simplex, frequent causes of ocular viral infections.
Fungi:
species such as Candida albicans and Fusarium that cause mycotic keratitis.
Protozoa / parasites:
Acanthamoeba, particularly dangerous for contact lens wearers, cause of Acanthamoeba keratitis, difficult to treat.
Fast and accurate diagnosis
With PCR tests you get a rapid and targeted diagnosis, allowing your ophthalmologist to prescribe the most appropriate therapy immediately, avoiding complications and speeding up healing.
Eyemetagenomics Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JQ, ENGLAND
Il risultato del test, così come eventuali interventi di qualsiasi natura (farmacologica e non) da assumere, deve essere valutato nell’ambito di una consulenza con un medico qualificato e non può prescindere da un corretto inquadramento anamnestico del paziente né da eventuali ulteriori indagini.
