The identification of free-living environmental isolates of amoebae from Bulgaria [PDF]
, 2018 A survey was carried out in Bulgaria to determine the presence of free-living amoebae (FLA) from environmental sources. In 171 (61.1%) of 280 samples, isolates of Acanthamoeba with group II or III morphology, as well as Hartmannella spp.
Aspöck, Horst +8 more
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The Genomic Complexity of Acanthamoeba castellanii Mitochondrial DNA [PDF]
, 1974 Hans J. Bohnert, Reinhold G. Herrmann
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Understanding Acanthamoeba Keratitis: An In-Depth Review of a Sight-Threatening Eye Infection
MicroorganismsAcanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but potentially sight-threatening corneal infection caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite. This microorganism is found ubiquitously in the environment, often in freshwater, soil, and other sources of moisture.
Francesco Petrillo +6 more
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RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NUCLEIC ACID SYNTHETIC PATTERNS AND ENCYSTMENT IN AGING UNAGITATED CULTURES OF ACANTHAMOEBA CASTELLANII [PDF]
, 1971 Victoria L. Rudick
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Surface water contamination with Acanthamoeba spp. in Ilam city, Iran
Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for DevelopmentAcanthamoeba, a widely distributed free-living amoeba with 20 genotypes identified through rRNA gene sequencing, exhibits varying degrees of pathogenicity influenced by its genotype.
Azadeh Ghadesi +8 more
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Improved Acanthamoeba Culture Method Using TYM Medium
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2018 Background and purpose: Acanthamoeba species are ubiquitous amphizoic organisms which can cause lethal diseases, such as keratitis and encephalitis in domestic animals and humans.
Hajar Ziaei Hezarjaribi +5 more
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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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Mitochondrial cytochromes ofAcanthamoeba castellanii: Oscillatory accumulation of haemoproteins, immunological determinants and activity during the cell cycle [PDF]
, 1983 David Lloyd +3 more
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Modern Approaches in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Corneal Lesions in Children. Clinical Case
OftalʹmologiâObjective. To present the results of successful treatment of a patient with corneal lesions caused by Acanthamoeba spp. receiving long-term conservative treatment.Methods.
E. Yu. Markova +5 more
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Acanthamoeba keratitis — The quest for a better prognosis [PDF]
, 1988 Linda Ficker
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