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Biological characteristics and pathogenicity of Acanthamoeba
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Acanthamoeba is an opportunistic protozoa, which exists widely in nature and is mainly distributed in soil and water. Acanthamoeba usually exists in two forms, trophozoites and cysts. The trophozoite stage is one of growth and reproduction while the cyst
Yitong Zhao
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Immunopathogenicity of Acanthamoeba spp. in the Brain and Lungs
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 Free-living amoebas, including Acanthamoeba spp., are widely distributed in soil, water, and air. They are capable of causing granulomatous amebic encephalitis, Acanthamoeba pneumonia, Acanthamoeba keratitis, and disseminated acanthamoebiasis.
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PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundAcanthamoeba is an environmental host for various microorganisms. Acanthamoeba is also becoming an increasingly important pathogen as a cause of keratitis.
Binod Rayamajhee +7 more
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Pathogens, 2021 Acanthamoeba, an opportunistic pathogen is known to cause an infection of the cornea, central nervous system, and skin. Acanthamoeba feeds different microorganisms, including potentially pathogenic prokaryotes; some of microbes have developed ways of ...
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Uveitis, 2020 A genus of motile, unicellular eukaryotic amoebae within the family of Acanthamoebidae that are characterized with the presence of acanthopodia (spiny surface projections) and are commonly found in air, soil, and water environments.
Ravand Samaeekia, Pooja V. Bhat
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Contact lenses contamination by Acanthamoeba spp. in Upper Egypt
PLoS ONE, 2021 Background Acanthamoeba spp. are one of the free-living amoeba that spread worldwide causing keratitis. Owing to the increase in the use of lenses, whether for medical or cosmetic purposes, the incidence of disease increases every year.
Faten A. M. Hassan +4 more
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Journal of Water and Health, 2022 Infection with Acanthamoeba spp. may result in granulomatous amoebic encephalitis and Acanthamoeba keratitis. Water is an important habitat where Acanthamoeba species thrive.
Ulku Karaman +2 more
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The global epidemiology and clinical diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis.
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2023 Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare parasitic infection of the cornea that can lead to permanent blindness if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We collected data on the incidences of Acanthamoeba keratitis from 20 countries and calculated an annual ...
Yuheng Zhang +5 more
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis, Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment
Pathogens, 2021 Acanthamoeba keratitis is an unusual corneal infection that is recently increasing in frequency and is often contracted by contact lens wearers, someone who experienced recent eye trauma, or someone exposed to contaminated waters. Acanthamoeba survive in
Nicholas R. Fanselow +4 more
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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022 Introduction Acanthamoeba is an emerging pathogen, infamous for its resilience against antiprotozoal compounds, disinfectants and harsh environments. It is known to cause keratitis, a sight-threatening, painful and difficult to treat corneal infection ...
B. Rayamajhee +8 more
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