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Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2013 Background: The free-living amoebae Acanthamoeba spp., have been recognized as etiologic agents of amoebic encephalitis, keratitis, otitis, lung lesions and other skin infections mainly in immuno-compromised individuals.
A Al-Herrawy +4 more
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The Isolation and Detection of Acanthamoeba in Rural Water Sources of Arak, Iran
Medical Laboratory Journal, 2014 Background and Objective: Acanthamoeba species are free-living protozoa that can be isolated from all environments. They can bring about different diseases in healthy individuals and immune suppressed patients, for example, Granulomatous Amoebic ...
M Mosayebi +4 more
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Disinfection of Burkholderia pseudomallei in potable water [PDF]
, 2005 The effect of chlorine, monochloramine and UV disinfection on the water-borne pathogen Burkholderia pseudomallei was assessed. Persistence of B. pseudomallei was verified by MPN involving a one-step recovery procedure.
Howard, K., Inglis, T.J.J.
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Ceratite por acanthamoeba: relato de um caso em Florianópolis - Santa Catarina. [PDF]
, 1999 Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Departamento de Saúde Pública, Curso de Medicina, Florianópolis ...
Werner, Pedro Paulo
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Non-Contact-Lens-Related Acanthamoeba Keratitis Caused by Acanthamoeba sp. Group T4D/T4e
ParasitologiaAcanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious infection of the cornea, typically associated with contact lens wear. Here, we present a case of AK caused by the Acanthamoeba genotype T4D/T4e in a patient without identifiable risk factors: a 34-year ...
Morgane Vander Eecken +5 more
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Effective targeting of pathogenic Acanthamoeba castellanii of the T4 genotype using nano-formulations of Quercetin [PDF]
The incidence of infections caused by pathogenic Acanthamoeba is increasing, yet the prognosis continues to be poor. Acanthamoeba spp. are responsible for causing a blinding keratitis and a fatal granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. Due to limited options
Siddiqui, R. +7 more
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Acanthamoeba Spp. Detection in Contact Lens Wearers and Non-Wearers in Iraq
Iranian Journal of ParasitologyBackground: Acanthamoeba spp. are free-living amoebae found in a broad range of environments. Acanthamoeba spp. are responsible for about 20% of keratitis infections in contact lens wearers. We aimed to detect Acanthamoeba spp.
Bassad A. AL-Aboody +2 more
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Acanthamoeba species in Swimming Pools of Cairo, Egypt
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2014 Background: The free-living amoebae Acanthamoeba spp. have been recognized as etiologic agents of amoebic encephalitis, keratitis, otitis, lung lesions and other skin infections mainly in immuno-compromised individuals.
Ahmad Al-Herrawy +4 more
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Acanthamoeba keratitis – A review
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyThis is a comprehensive review after a thorough literature search in PubMed-indexed journals, incorporating current information on the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, medical and surgical therapy, as well as outcomes of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK).
Anita Raghavan, Ram Rammohan
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, 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 +2 more
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