Phylogenetic evidence for a new genotype of Acanthamoeba (Amoebozoa, Acanthamoebida) [PDF]
, 2018 Acanthamoeba are widespread free-living amoebae, able to cause infection in animals, with keratitis and granulomatous encephalitis as major diseases in humans.
Corsaro, Daniele, Venditti, Danielle
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Campylobacter–Acanthamoeba interactions
Microbiology, 2015 Campylobacter jejuni is a foodborne pathogen recognized as the major cause of human bacterial enteritis. Undercooked poultry products and contaminated water are considered as the most important sources of infection. Some studies suggest transmission and survival of this bacterial pathogen may be assisted by the free-living protozoa Acanthamoeba.
Ana, Vieira +2 more
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Occurrence of Acanthamoeba spp. in a major river in the Philippines: Impact on water quality and health [PDF]
, 2023 Kaiser Garrido +11 more
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Ramifications of the Diverse mRNA Patterns in Acanthamoeba royreba [PDF]
, 2020 R. L. Tyndall +2 more
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The Value of Cytology Smears for Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, 2016 Purpose. Acanthamoeba keratitis remains a difficult diagnosis despite advances in genetic and imaging technologies. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the utility of cytology smears for diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Methods.
Sangita P. Patel +5 more
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Environmental factors affecting encystment of P.F.L.A. together with disinfection studies: a thesis is presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Microbiology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
, 1986 Free living amoebae from the genera Naegleria and Acanthamoeba have been implicated in fatal and several non-fatal infections of the human central nervous system, and other organs. They can be isolated from a worldwide range of environments.
Harvey, Dawn
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Torn from the headlines: role of public awareness and bench- to-bedside research in prevention and treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]
, 2018 Abdul Mannan Baig
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An investigation into the relationship between intracellular bacteria and Acanthamoeba spp. [PDF]
, 2015 Acanthamoeba is an opportunistic single-celled protist, found ubiquitously in nature. It is the causative agent of the sight-threatening eye disease, Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), and has been shown to act as a protective harbor for a variety of bacterial
Grible, Jacqueline
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Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus and other giant viruses: an open field to outstanding discoveries [PDF]
, 2014 Jônatas Santos Abrahão +7 more
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