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Cai Y, Clancy N, Watson M, Hay G, Angunawela R. Retrospective analysis on the outcomes of contact lens-associated keratitis in a tertiary centre: an evidence-based management protocol to optimise resource allocation. Br J Ophthalmol 2024:bjo-2024-325637. [PMID: 39009420 DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2024-325637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Contact lens-associated keratitis (CLAK) is a common sight-threatening complication of contact lens use. Current management protocols in the UK are based on historical practice and necessitate a review for every patient within 48 hours regardless of severity, increasing the treatment burden on a resource-limited healthcare service. Our study aims to identify the different risk factors associated with CLAK, categorise CLAK using a novel grading system and recommend modifications to current management protocols based on the outcomes in the individual subgroups. METHODS The retrospective cohort study identified 161 eyes from 153 patients with CLAK from the electronic patient records of a tertiary eye centre between 1 July 2021 and 28 February 2022. Patients were categorised based on epithelial defect size (grade 1: <1.0 mm, grade 2: 1.0-2.0 mm, grade 3: >2.0 mm) and their risk factors, clinical features, treatments and outcomes were analysed. RESULTS The most significant risk factors for CLAK include extended-wear contact lens, poor hygiene and prolonged duration of wear. Grades 1 and 2 CLAKs have excellent outcomes following an empirical treatment regime with topical moxifloxacin with 96% discharged within 48 hours and 94.1% discharged in 2 weeks, respectively. Grade 3 CLAKs require prolonged average duration of treatment. CONCLUSION We recommend typical grade 1 and 2 CLAKs can be discharged with empirical fluoroquinolone treatment. Grade 3 and all CLAKs with atypical features require monitoring for resolution, further diagnostics or treatment. We provide an evidence-based approach to reduce unnecessary patient visits and optimise resource allocation in an urban setting.
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- Yijun Cai
- Cornea and External Diseases, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cornea and External Diseases, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cornea and External Diseases, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Accident and Emergency, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Cornea and External Diseases, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Beshtawi IM, Qaddumi J, Suboh N, Zaid A, Mansour H, Zeyadeh T. Compliance of Soft Contact Lens Care and Bacterial Contamination Among University Students in Palestine. Clin Ophthalmol 2022; 16:4121-4134. [PMID: 36536924 PMCID: PMC9759000 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s352209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study investigated the contact lens care compliance, noncompliance reasons, bacterial contamination rate, and the behaviors associated with contamination among university students in Palestine. PATIENTS AND METHODS 133 Habitual soft contact lens wearers were recruited in this study and interviewed using a face-to-face questionnaire, to obtain data on demographics, contact lenses, modifiable lens care behaviors and the reasons for non-compliance. High, moderate, and low lens care behaviors were identified. Additionally, a sample of the participant's storage cases was collected for bacterial contamination testing. RESULTS The participants' mean age was 22.4±4.4, with female predominance (62.4%). The average compliance rate was 76.8%. Total CL care compliance (100%) was found in filling the case with adequate solution, not sharing the lenses or storage case with others, while the poorest compliance (>40%) was found in attending after-care visits, checking the solution's expiry, and re-disinfecting the lenses with a fresh solution before insertion after prolonged storage. Poor understanding of the instructions contributed significantly to a low level of compliance (P≤0.05). Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were detected in 19.55% of the participants' cases. Poor hand and case hygiene, no replacement of lens cases (monthly), and water exposure were linked to bacterial contamination of storage cases. CONCLUSION This study indicated moderate to high compliance in CL care, averaging 76.8%. Poor compliance was found in attending after-care visits, checking the solution's expiry, and re-disinfecting the lenses with a fresh solution after an extended storage interval. 19.55% of the cases had bacterial contamination, with Staphylococcus Aureus being the most common. Poor hand and lens case hygiene and water exposure are found to be associated with lens case contamination. These findings emphasize the importance of patient education on safer lens wear modalities, proper wearing schedules, and hygiene regimens to reduce the risks of developing contact lens complications.
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- Ithar M Beshtawi
- Optometry Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, State of Palestine
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, State of Palestine
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- Optometry Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, State of Palestine
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- Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, State of Palestine
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- Optometry Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, State of Palestine
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- Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank, State of Palestine
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Contact Lenses and Infectious Keratitis: From a Case-Control Study to a Computation of the Risk for Wearers. Cornea 2021; 39:769-774. [PMID: 31990844 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Contact lens (CL)-related microbial keratitis (MK) has major public health implications, with about 300 million wearers worldwide, and certain potentially modifiable risk factors. This study aimed to identify the risk factors of CL-related MK. METHODS A multicenter case-control study was conducted between 2014 and 2017. Cases presenting with CL-related MK were submitted to an anonymous 52-item questionnaire, which was also completed by healthy controls. Univariate followed by multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed. Risk factors for CL-related MK were given as odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval and P-value. RESULTS The study included a total of 2267 patients (1198 cases and 1069 controls). The MK risk factors for the daily disposable lenses group were exceeding the lens renewal period (OR = 9.16, P = 0.008) and occasionally wearing CL when sleeping (OR = 15.83, P = 0.035). The most important risk factors in the nondaily disposable lenses group were lens cleaning solution distributed by eye care brands (OR = 3.50, P < 0.001) and failure to renew lens cases (OR = 3.39, P = 0.001). Statistically and clinically significant variables were used to establish the MK risk equation for CL wearers, allowing an individual calculation of the risk of MK under lenses. CONCLUSIONS The MK risk equation is a valuable tool for educating patients about the risks associated with wearing CL. It allows the patient to be informed about their overall risk of infection while detailing the precipitating elements of the infectious risk with the aim of modifying risk behavior.
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Konda N, Garg P, Sharma S, Willcox MDP. Risk Factors for Contact Lens-Related Microbial Keratitis and Associated Vision Loss in a South Indian Population. Eye Contact Lens 2021; 47:118-126. [PMID: 33009258 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify risk factors associated with contact lens-related microbial keratitis (CL-MK) and subsequent vision loss in a south Indian population. METHODS A retrospective study of medical records at the LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India, of patients diagnosed with CL-MK and of controls who had no history of corneal inflammation during contact lens wear was undertaken. Variables such as demographic data, contact lens wear details, duration of the event, visual acuity, epithelial defect and infiltrate size, and microbiology of the cornea during the event were collected. Differences between cases and controls were analyzed using parametric and nonparametric tests. Logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and associated 95% confidence intervals in univariate and multivariate analyses for cases vs. controls and for factors associated with vision loss. RESULTS One hundred sixty-seven cases of CL-MK and 153 controls were included in the analyses. Risk factors associated with the greatest increased OR for CL-related MK were: being in professional employment vs. a student (OR=3.9), disposing lenses yearly versus monthly or biweekly (OR=2.2), and any overnight wear (OR=2.8). Risk factors associated with vision loss were: high myopia (OR=3.6), severe vs. mild severity (OR=16.0), and hypopyon (OR=4.3). CONCLUSIONS Identification of these risk factors may help inform safe contact lens wear habits and management strategies.
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- Nagaraju Konda
- School of Optometry and Vision Science (N.K., M.D.P.W.), University of New South Wales, Australia; Brien Holden Vision Institute (N.K.), Sydney, Australia; Cornea Service (P.G.), L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, India; and Jhaveri Microbiology Centre (S.S.), Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, Hyderabad Eye Research Foundation, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, India
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Tabbasum K, Reddy DS, Singh V, Subasri R, Garg P. Sol-Gel Nanocomposite Coatings for Preventing Biofilm Formation on Contact Lens Cases. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2021; 10:4. [PMID: 33505771 PMCID: PMC7794269 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.10.1.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of a nanosilver-based sol–gel coating in preventing biofilm formation on contact lens cases. Methods An organic–inorganic hybrid silica–zirconia sol formulation with immobilized silver nanoparticles was deposited on contact lens case coupons. The coated and uncoated coupons were subjected to biofilm formation to Gram-negative and Gram-positive keratitis isolates and ATCC strains using a standard protocol. The biofilms were evaluated using crystal violet, MTT assay, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) examination. The duration of efficacy of the coating was evaluated by exposing the coated and uncoated coupons to a multipurpose lens cleaning solution for various durations up to 30 days and comparing their biofilm characteristics. The cytotoxicity of the coated surface was assessed using cell culture studies. Results Cross-hatch tests and SEM confirmed the presence of a uniform, well-adhered coating on the surface. The coating resulted in a nearly 95% reduction in biofilm formation of the tested bacteria and was effective despite exposures of up to 30 days to a multipurpose lens cleaning solution. The coating did not exhibit cytotoxicity to human corneal epithelial cells. Conclusions The silver nanoparticle-based coating exhibits a good antibiofilm property for both Gram-negative bacilli and Gram-positive cocci and is promising for commercial use in preventing contact lens-related infections. Translational Relevance Biofilm formation on lens cases continues to be an important concern. The proposed coating will help reduce such formations, thus reducing the risk of lens-associated microbial keratitis.
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- Khatija Tabbasum
- L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Centre for Sol-Gel Coatings, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Balapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Centre for Sol-Gel Coatings, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Balapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Bakkar MM, Alzghoul EA. Assessment of contact lens wearers' attitude toward contact lens wear and care during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: A cross-sectional online survey. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2021; 44:101410. [PMID: 33461877 PMCID: PMC7832052 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Several reports have provided conflicting recommendations regarding contact lenses (CL) use during COVID-19, causing confusion among CL wearers. The aim of this study is to assess CL wearers' attitudes toward CL wear and care during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A web-based cross-sectional online survey was used to assess the participants' attitude toward CL wear and care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey layout was based on Google form® specifically developed for CL wearers. Demographic characteristics and CL history and profile were also collected for each participant. RESULTS A total of 196 CL wearers completed the online survey with an average age was 26 (± 4.1) and 90.8 % of participants were females. As reported by the participants, social media was the main source of information about COVID-19. 38.8 % of the study population reported stopping CL wear during the pandemic. The main stated reason for lens discontinuation was decreased social activities during the pandemic. 61.2 % of participants continued lens wear, with the majority reported considerable changes in their behaviors toward CL wear and care during the pandemic. This includes reinforced hands cleaning before and after lens wear, disinfecting of CLs and CL case and less frequent CL aftercare visits. CONCLUSION The majority of the study population have continued CL wear during the pandemic. Contact lens wearers reported profound changes in attitudes toward CL wear including improved care and maintenance. Additionally, changes in CL purchase habit have been reported with more tendency for online purchase. CL cessation has been associated with several perceived reasons mainly attributed to reduced outdoor activity and fear of ocular infection. Levels of compliance among CL wearers should be assessed and reinforced during the current pandemic and similar lockdown situation to reduce possible CL-related complications and dropout.
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- May M Bakkar
- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan.
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan; School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bakkar MM, Alzghoul EA. Assessment of compliance with contact lens wear and care among university-based population in Jordan. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2020; 43:395-401. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2020.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Makrynioti D, Zagoriti Z, Koutsojannis C, Morgan PB, Lagoumintzis G. Ocular conditions and dry eye due to traditional and new forms of smoking: A review. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2020; 43:277-284. [PMID: 32111452 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2020.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 01/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Addiction to cigarette smoking has high prevalence rates recorded worldwide. Smoking has been linked to several life-threatening systemic conditions such as cancer, heart attack and stroke, in addition to a range of ocular pathologies. In recent years, electronic cigarettes (EC) have emerged as alternatives to smoking. ECs are nicotine delivery devices which produce an aerosol by heating, rather than combusting, a liquid which contains nicotine, flavours and preservatives. This review focuses on the association of traditional and new forms of smoking with dry eye disease, contact lens wear and four other common ocular diseases: cataract, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and Graves' ophthalmopathy. It is concluded that smoking and vaping appear as a risk factor for the aforementioned ocular conditions. An evidence-based, clear link between cigarette smoking, or EC vaping and ocular problems is yet to be discovered.
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- Dimitra Makrynioti
- School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Psaron 6, GR 25100, Aιgio, Greece.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Immunology, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504, Patras, Greece.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Laboratory of Health Physics and Computational Intelligence, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Psaron 6, GR 25100, Aιgio, Greece.
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- Eurolens Research, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, The University of Manchester, Carys Bannister Building, Dover Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, United Kingdom.
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- School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Psaron 6, GR 25100, Aιgio, Greece; Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Immunology, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504, Patras, Greece.
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Ibrahim NK, Seraj H, Khan R, Baabdullah M, Reda L. Prevalence, habits and outcomes of using contact lenses among medical students. Pak J Med Sci 2018; 34:1429-1434. [PMID: 30559798 PMCID: PMC6290225 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.346.16260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objectives: To determine the prevalence, reasons of use, reported hygienic practices, and complications related to CLs’ usage, and to assess awareness of medical students about CLs’ hygienic behaviours, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional design was done. A multi-stage stratified random sampling was utilized to select 536 medical students. A validated, self-administered, anonymous questionnaire was used. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Results: The prevalence of current users of CLs was 40.5%. Females reported significantly much higher prevalence of usage compared to males (OR=8.38; 95% CI:5.2-13.3). Second-year students, and those living in university dormitory had the highest prevalence of CLs usage compared to others. The commonest reason for wearing CLs was cosmetic purpose. Improper CLs-hygienic practices were reported; as exceeding the period required for renewal (45.6%), sharing lenses (16.6%), and sleeping (29.9%), swimming (24.6%) or showering (29.0%) with CLs. Only 16.6% of the participants cleaned their lenses daily. At least one CLs’ related complications was reported by 30.4% of the users. Acute red eye (19.8%), conjunctivitis (18.9%), and corneal abrasion (8.3%) were the commonest CLs’ complications. Conclusion: A relatively high prevalence of CLs’ usage was found. Participants were aware about CLs-hygienic practices. However, unhygienic CLs-related practices and complications were also reported. Provision of educational messages and training on sound CLs’ hygienic practices are needed.
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- Nahla Khamis Ibrahim
- Prof. Nahla Khamis Ibrahim, a- Community Medicine Department. King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. b- Epidemiology Department, HIPH, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Hadeel Seraj, Intern, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Raida Khan, Intern, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Marwa Baabullah, Intern, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Lina Reda, Intern, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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