The role of naturally acquired intracellular Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the development of Acanthamoeba keratitis in an animal model. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundAcanthamoeba is an environmental host for various microorganisms. Acanthamoeba is also becoming an increasingly important pathogen as a cause of keratitis.
Binod Rayamajhee +7 more
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The role of the calcofluor white staining in the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, 2023 Purpose Acanthamoeba keratitis is often misdiagnosed at disease onset. This study presents data to confirm the diagnosis using calcofluor white (CFW) staining.
Carolin Elhardt +6 more
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New Frontiers in Acanthamoeba Keratitis Diagnosis and Management. [PDF]
Biology (Basel), 2023 Simple Summary This literature review examines recent breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare yet severe corneal infection, often associated with contact lens use.
Shareef O, Shareef S, Saeed HN.
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Acanthamoeba keratitis - A review. [PDF]
Indian J OphthalmolThis 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 ...
Raghavan A, Rammohan R.
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Differentiation of acanthamoeba keratitis from other non-acanthamoeba keratitis: Risk factors and clinical features. [PDF]
PLoS OneIntroduction Infectious Keratitis is one of the most common ocular emergencies seen by ophthalmologists. Our aim is to identify the risk factors and clinical features of Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK).
Alreshidi SO +10 more
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Delayed diagnoses of Acanthamoeba keratitis at a tertiary care medical centre [PDF]
Acta ophthalmologica, 2021 To determine the prevalence and reasons for delays in diagnosis in patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) presenting to Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Maryland.
Yesha Shah +8 more
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The pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineAcanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare corneal disease that can lead to permanent visual impairment. Its incidence is relatively low when compared with that of other forms of infectious keratitis.
Mingliang Bao +3 more
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The global epidemiology and clinical diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2023 Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare parasitic infection of the cornea that can lead to permanent blindness if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We collected data on the incidences of Acanthamoeba keratitis from 20 countries and calculated an annual ...
Yuheng Zhang +5 more
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Understanding Acanthamoeba Keratitis: An In-Depth Review of a Sight-Threatening Eye Infection. [PDF]
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.
Petrillo F +6 more
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