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Is a bacterial biofilm in the lacrimal sac the cause of chronic refractory dacryocystitis? – A pilot study

Andreas Sonessona Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Lund, SwedenView further author information
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Maria Baumgartenb Division of Infection Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Skane University Hospital, SwedenView further author information
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Ravi Bhongirb Division of Infection Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Skane University Hospital, SwedenView further author information
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Karl Engelsbergc Ophthalmology Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Skane University Hospital, SwedenCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 217-221 | Received 14 Jul 2023, Accepted 07 Oct 2023, Published online: 26 Oct 2023

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