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Isolation and identification of Acanthamoeba from pond water of parks in a tropical and subtropical region in the Middle East, and its relation with physicochemical parameters

BMC Microbiology, 2018
Background Free-living amoeba (FLA) are wide-spread protozoa that are found in different environmental sources including water, soil, dust, hospital units and ventilation areas. These amoebas can act as opportunistic or non-opportunistic pathogens. Among
Shiva Ghaderifar, Ali Asghar Najafpoor, Hossein Zarrinfar, Habibollah Esmaily, Elham Hajialilo   +4 more
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Microbial Distributions Across Wide‐Ranging Temperature Gradients of Hot Springs in Thailand: A Review of 35 Years of Research on Hot Spring‐Associated Microorganisms

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 1, February 2026.
This review article summarised 35 years of research on microbial distributions (bacteria, archaea and microbial eukaryotes) across wide‐ranging hot spring temperatures in Thailand, including the overall research progression, scopes and methodologies of previous studies.
C. Sriaporn, K. Phinyo, U. Sompong, J. Pekkoh, J. Homnan, S. Komonjinda   +5 more
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Isolation of Acanthamoeba isolates belonging to T2, T3, T4 and T7 genotypes from environmental samples in Ankara, Turkey

, 2004
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a blinding infection that is becoming increasingly important in human health. Early diagnosis is a prerequisite for successful treatment and requires identification of Acanthamoeba at the genotypic level.
Khan, Naveed Ahmed, Sissons, J., Tanyuksel, M., Kiliç, A., Jayasekera, S.   +4 more
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Genetic diversity of Acanthamoeba and clinical outcome predictors in Danish patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis

Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 104, Issue 1, Page 44-51, February 2026.
Abstract Purpose Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe corneal infection with potential detrimental effects on visual outcome and quality of life, primarily affecting young contact lens wearers. We report Acanthamoeba genotypes, subtypes and clinical outcome from Danish patients with AK. Methods Thirty‐nine PCR‐positive AK cases diagnosed and treated
Sandra M. Skovdal, Christen Rune Stensvold, Henrik Vedel Nielsen, Stine Elkjær Nielsen, Jesper Hjortdal, Anders Ivarsen   +5 more
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Molecular Characterization of Pathogenic Acanthamoeba Isolated from Drinking and Recreational water in East Azerbaijan, Northwest Iran

, 2015
Acanthamoeba -related infections, such as amoebic keratitis and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis, can develop in high-risk population through contaminated water sources. Thus, surveying water resources, particularly those available for human use, is of
Maryam Niyyati, Zohreh Lasjerdi, Hamed Behniafar   +2 more
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The State of Knowledge of the Primary and Secondary Metabolites of the Iris Genus

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.
The genus Iris L. (Iridaceae) comprises over 320 species, primarily found in the northern hemisphere. Iris species are important in horticulture, folklore and medicine, and contain a variety of primary and secondary metabolites with significant biological activity.
Olha Mykhailenko, Liudas Ivanauskas, Victoriya Georgiyants, Zigmantas Gudžinskas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Implication of Horizontal Gene Transfer Between Acanthamoeba and Its Intracellular Microbes on Pathogenicity: A Systematic Review

Pathogens
Background: Acanthamoeba is a free-living protozoan widely distributed in the environment and causes Acanthamoeba keratitis, skin, and brain disease.
Yalewayker Asrat, Biruk Bayleyegn, Mark Willcox, Nicole Carnt, Binod Rayamajhee   +4 more
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Cobalt nanoparticles as novel nanotherapeutics against Acanthamoeba castellanii

Parasites & Vectors, 2019
Species of Acanthamoeba are facultative pathogens which can cause sight threatening Acanthamoeba keratitis and a rare but deadly brain infection, granulomatous amoebic encephalitis.
Ayaz Anwar, Arshid Numan, R. Siddiqui, M. Khalid, N. Khan   +4 more
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The Antimicrobial Efficacy of Amine-Containing Surfactants Against Cysts and Trophozoites of Acanthamoeba spp.

Microbial keratitis, a vision-threatening infection commonly linked to contact lens use, poses a significant challenge, particularly when caused by Acanthamoeba species.
Dharanga Ratnayake, Michael Ansah, Gavin McNee, Ansah, Michael, McNee, Gavin, Keddie, Daniel J., Batham, Brian, Heaselgrave, Wayne, Heaselgrave, Wayne; id_orcid, Daniel Keddie, Ratnayake, Dharanga, Keddie, Daniel, Brian Batham, Wayne Heaselgrave   +13 more
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Isolation of Acanthamoeba Genotype T4 from a Non-Contact Lens Wearer from the Philippines

, 2014
We report the case of a 76-year old Filipino male who presented with pain, redness, and blurring of vision of the right eye. Corneal scraping was done and sent to the St.
Cua, Irwin Y., Buerano, Corazon C., Fajardo, Lindsay Sydney N., Trinidad, Abigail D., Natividad, Filipinas F., Baclig, Michael O.   +5 more
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