Ophthalmic Surg. 1980 Sep;11(9):611-3.

Insect contamination of a cornea stored in M-K medium.

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We report the unusual case of contamination with an insect of corneal donor tissue stored in M-K medium. Some possible explanations of this occurrence are proposed, and suggestions are made to help prevent its recurrence.

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