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[Demodex as an etiological factor in chronic blepharitis].
Klin Oczna. 2005; 107(10-12):722-4.KO

Abstract

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.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Czepita D
Z Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki Pomorskiej Akademii Medycznej w Szczecinie.
Kuźna-Grygiel W
No affiliation info available
Kosik-Bogacka D
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AnimalsAnti-Infective AgentsBlepharitisChronic DiseaseEye Infections, ParasiticHumansMite InfestationsMites

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract
Journal Article
Review

Language

pol

PubMed ID

16619830

Citation

Czepita, Damian, et al. "[Demodex as an Etiological Factor in Chronic Blepharitis]." Klinika Oczna, vol. 107, no. 10-12, 2005, pp. 722-4.
Czepita D, Kuźna-Grygiel W, Kosik-Bogacka D. [Demodex as an etiological factor in chronic blepharitis]. Klin Oczna. 2005;107(10-12):722-4.
Czepita, D., Kuźna-Grygiel, W., & Kosik-Bogacka, D. (2005). [Demodex as an etiological factor in chronic blepharitis]. Klinika Oczna, 107(10-12), 722-4.
Czepita D, Kuźna-Grygiel W, Kosik-Bogacka D. [Demodex as an Etiological Factor in Chronic Blepharitis]. Klin Oczna. 2005;107(10-12):722-4. PubMed PMID: 16619830.
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TY - JOUR T1 - [Demodex as an etiological factor in chronic blepharitis]. AU - Czepita,Damian, AU - Kuźna-Grygiel,Wanda, AU - Kosik-Bogacka,Danuta, PY - 2006/4/20/pubmed PY - 2006/8/9/medline PY - 2006/4/20/entrez SP - 722 EP - 4 JF - Klinika oczna JO - Klin Oczna VL - 107 IS - 10-12 N2 - 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. SN - 0023-2157 UR - https://brain.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/16619830/[Demodex_as_an_etiological_factor_in_chronic_blepharitis]_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -