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We prospectively analyzed bacterial contamination in 15 soft contact lens wearing subjects. Contact lenses, cases, tips of saline solution bottles, and conjunctiva were cultured. Cultures were positive for 13 subjects (86.6%). Contamination was present in 13 contact lens cases (86.6%), 12 contact lenses (80.0%), nine saline solution bottles (60.0%), and in the conjunctiva of three patients (20.0%). Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis) were the most frequently isolated organisms. Staphylococcus aureus was the only gram-positive organism isolated. We discuss the possible sources of contamination, and emphasize the importance of contact lens care instruction.
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