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Detection of Acanthamoeba from Acanthamoeba Keratitis Mouse Model Using Acanthamoeba-Specific Antibodies [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2022 Although the prevalence of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is rare, its incidence in contact lens wearers has increased. Acanthamoeba infections can lead to the loss of vision if the diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
Min-Jeong Kim +7 more
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Validation of reference genes for the normalization of RT-qPCR gene expression in Acanthamoeba spp. [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2020 Acanthamoebae are potentially pathogenic organisms, with a highly unique, yet still insufficiently investigated metabolism. Many open questions can be addressed by gene expression studies, however, for Acanthamoeba reliable standards have not yet been ...
M. Köhsler +3 more
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Microbiology SpectrumAcanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a sight-threatening corneal infection that is challenging to diagnose and treat due to the resistance of Acanthamoeba to standard antimicrobial agents. Current detection methods have limitations. This study aimed to develop
J. M. J. Veugen +4 more
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis and Acanthamoeba Conjunctivitis: A Case Report
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2020 Acanthamoeba species are vision-threatening agents by causing cornea infections known as Acanthamoeba keratitis. A 5 year-old kid with the complaints of erythema, eyelid edema, inflammation, limitation of eye movements in the right eye, and having no history of wearing contact lenses or trauma, was diagnosed of Acanthamoeba conjunctivitis through ...
Tüzemen, NAZMİYE ÜLKÜ +3 more
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Calcium ions in tap water may increase the adhesion ability of Acanthamoeba, potentially enhancing its cytopathic effects on corneal cells [PDF]
ParasiteAcanthamoeba spp. are free-living amoebae found in various water sources, including domestic tap water. These amoebae are known to cause Acanthamoeba keratitis, a severe corneal infection that can lead to vision loss.
Wang Yu-Jen +5 more
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Challenges in Acanthamoeba Keratitis: A Review
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 To review challenges in the diagnosis and management of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), along with prognostic factors, in order to help ophthalmologists avoid misdiagnosis, protracted treatment periods, and long-term negative sequelae, with an overarching ...
Giuseppe Varacalli +6 more
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British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1994 We read with interest the report by Radford et al on the incidence of acanthamoeba keratitis and the suggested relation with hardness of water.1 However, we disagree with their findings and believe their study is flawed for two reasons. This paper discusses the flaws.
Seal, D. +4 more
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Genotype distribution of Acanthamoeba in keratitis: a systematic review
Parasitology Research, 2021 Acanthamoeba spp. are among the most worldwide prevalent protozoa. It is the causative agent of a disease known as Acanthamoeba keratitis, a painful and severe sight-threatening corneal infection that can lead to blindness.
Maria Luisa Diehl, J. Paes, M. Rott
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Scientific Reports, 2021 A survey of Acanthamoeba in 100 public freshwater sources in 28 provinces across Thailand has identified 9 genotypes comprising T2/6, T3-T5, T9, T11, T12, T18 and a novel ‘T23’ among 131 isolates.
C. Putaporntip +7 more
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War of the microbial world: Acanthamoeba spp. interactions with microorganisms
Folia Microbiologica (Prague), 2021 Acanthamoeba is known to interact with a plethora of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. In these interactions, the amoebae can be predatory in nature, transmission vehicle or an incubator.
Mohammad Ridwane Mungroo +2 more
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