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New Insights in Acanthamoeba

, 2022
Acanthamoeba is a free-living amoeba genus able to cause severe infections, such as Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE), epithelial disorders and a sight-threatening disease called Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) [...
Sifaoui, Ines, Ines Sifaoui, Reyes-Batlle, María, José E. Piñero, María Reyes-Batlle, Rubén L. Rodríguez-Expósito, Piñero, José E., Jacob Lorenzo-Morales, Rodríguez-Expósito, Rubén L., Lorenzo-Morales, Jacob   +9 more
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Characterisation of sterol biosynthesis and validation of 14α-demethylase as a drug target in Acanthamoeba

Scientific Reports, 2017
The soil amoebae Acanthamoeba causes Acanthamoeba keratitis, a severe sight-threatening infection of the eye and the almost universally fatal granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. More effective treatments are required.
Scott Thomson, Christopher A. Rice, Tong Zhang, RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel, Fiona L. Henriquez, Craig W. Roberts   +5 more
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Acanthamoeba keratitis: confirmation of the UK outbreak and a prospective case-control study identifying contributing risk factors

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018
Background/aims Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a chronic debilitating corneal infection principally affecting contact lens (CL) users. Studies were designed to test claims that the UK incidence may have increased in 2012–2014 and to evaluate potential ...
Nicole A. Carnt, J. Hoffman, S. Verma, S. Hau, C. Radford, D. Minassian, J. Dart   +6 more
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Description of Virulent Factors and Horizontal Gene Transfers of Keratitis-Associated Amoeba Acanthamoeba Triangularis by Genome Analysis

Pathogens, 2020
Acanthamoeba triangularis strain SH 621 is a free-living amoeba belonging to Acanthamoeba ribo-genotype T4. This ubiquitous protist is among the free-living amoebas responsible for Acanthamoeba keratitis, a severe infection of human cornea.
I. Hasni, J. Andreani, P. Colson, B. La Scola   +3 more
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Evaluating quality of patient‐reported outcome measures in keratitis: A systematic review

Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 103, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the quality of existing patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) used to assess the impact of keratitis on the quality of life (QoL). Methods A literature search was conducted using Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. The review included PROMs used to assess the impact of keratitis on QoL. Data on
Haile W. Alemu, Sheela E. Kumaran, Nicole Carnt, Aragaw K. Assaye, Pawan Baral, Konrad Pesudovs   +5 more
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Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]

BMJ, 1988
D C Warhurst, P G Mann
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Impact of Fire and Heat Stress on Soil Microorganisms: A Review of Community Changes, Molecular Responses and Plant‐Beneficial Roles

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 2, April 2026.
This work reviewed the direct and indirect effects of fires on microbial communities and the resilience strategies microbes use to withstand high temperatures . ABSTRACT Fire, whether occurring on the surface or underground, significantly influences soil microbial dynamics by reshaping community composition, functional diversity and overall soil and ...
Ma. del Carmen Orozco‐Mosqueda, Aurora Flores‐Piña, Ajay Kumar, Fannie I. Parra‐Cota, Sergio de los Santos‐Villalobos, Debasis Mitra, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Gustavo Santoyo   +7 more
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Orbital implant exposure after Acanthamoeba panophthalmitis

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2018
Purpose: Acanthamoeba is a protozoa that can lead to severe ocular disease and sequelae. Although intraocular Acanthamoeba infection is rare, the following case demonstrates an unusual presentation of recurrent Acanthamoeba infection in a 30 year old ...
Meredith S. Baker, Amanda C. Maltry, Nasreen A. Syed, Richard C. Allen   +3 more
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Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation of Leaves, Stems, and Roots of Schinus weinmanniifolia Mart. Ex Engl.

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 3, March 2026.
Ethanolic extracts from leaves, stems, and roots of Schinus weinmanniifolia Mart. ex Engl. were evaluated for phytochemical composition and biological activities. The extracts exhibited antioxidant, photoprotective, and antimicrobial activity, without hemolytic effects or cytotoxicity at active concentrations. Syringic acid, epicatechin, and rutin were
João Andrade, Adriana Araújo de Almeida‐Apolonio, Fabiana Gomes da Silva Dantas, José Irlan da Silva Santos, Andréia Sangalli, Melyssa Negri, Deisiany Gomes Ferreira, Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso, Thiago Luis Aguayo de Castro, Aline dos Santos Garcia Gomes, Rhagner Bonono, Liliana Fernandes, Maria Elisa Rodrigues, Mariana Contente Rangel Henriques, Kelly Mari Pires de Oliveira   +14 more
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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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