Editorial: Acanthamoeba spp.,Antimicrobial Agents and Contact Lenses

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Stevenson R.W.W. & Seal D.V. (1998) Has the introduction of multi-purpose solutions contributed to a reduced incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis in contact lens wearers? A review. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 21, 89–92.

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