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 ...
Anita Raghavan, Ram Rammohan
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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.
Francesco Petrillo +6 more
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The role of naturally acquired intracellular Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the development of Acanthamoeba keratitis in an animal model [PDF]
PLoS Negl Trop DisBackground Acanthamoeba is an environmental host for various microorganisms. Acanthamoeba is also becoming an increasingly important pathogen as a cause of keratitis.
B. Rayamajhee +7 more
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Random amplified polymorphic DNA profiles as a tool for the characterization of Brazilian keratitis isolates of the genus Acanthamoeba [PDF]
, 2000 The genus Acanthamoeba comprises free-living amebae identified as opportunistic pathogens of humans and other animal species. Morphological, biochemical and molecular approaches have shown wide genetic diversity within the genus.
João M. P. Alves +5 more
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Acanthamoeba keratitis: an increasingly common infectious disease of the cornea.
The Lancet Microbe, 2021 B. Rayamajhee +4 more
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The biology of Acanthamoeba keratitis. [PDF]
Exp Eye Res, 2020 J. Niederkorn
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Acanthamoeba genotype T4 from the UK and Iran and isolation of the T2 genotype from clinical isolates [PDF]
, 2005 The majority of the keratitis-causing Acanthamoeba isolates are genotype T4. In an attempt to determine whether predominance of T4 isolates in Acanthamoeba keratitis is due to greater virulence or greater prevalence of this genotype, Acanthamoeba ...
Alsam +21 more
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A Review Article: Clean Water Contamination as a Risk Factor for Acanthamoeba Keratitis [PDF]
, 2022 Introduction: Infectious keratitis is one of the main causes of visual impairment. The incidence of acanthamoeba keratitis is relatively rare, while the prevalence is around 1 to 9 cases per 100.000.
Adzuba, Karina Khilmi +4 more
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Pathogens, 2021 Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a severe sight-threatening corneal infection, has become a significant medical problem, especially among contact lens wearers.
E. Hendiger +12 more
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Acanthamoeba induces cell-cycle arrest in host cells [PDF]
, 2004 Acanthamoeba can cause fatal granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) and eye keratitis. However, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of these emerging diseases remain unclear.
Alizadeh +41 more
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