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A 5-Year Review of Coinfections in Acanthamoeba keratitis From South India
Eye & contact lens, 2023Purpose: To ascertain the frequency of coinfections in Acanthamoeba keratitis, the nature of copathogens involved, and to analyze the implications in the context of current research on amoebic interactions.
Ram Rammohan +4 more
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International Ophthalmology Clinics, 2007
To report a recent significant increase of the number of patients diagnosed with Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) at Wills Eye Hospital between 2004 and 2005. To determine the risk factors, clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients with AK.Retrospective consecutive case series of 20 eyes with AK.
Eva-Marie, Chong, M Reza, Dana
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To report a recent significant increase of the number of patients diagnosed with Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) at Wills Eye Hospital between 2004 and 2005. To determine the risk factors, clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients with AK.Retrospective consecutive case series of 20 eyes with AK.
Eva-Marie, Chong, M Reza, Dana
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Acanthamoeba keratitis: a review of biology, pathophysiology and epidemiology
Ophthalmic & physiological optics, 2020Acanthamoeba keratitis is an infection caused by a unicellular protozoan of the genus Acanthamoeba that is universally widespread. Until now, most cases were reported in contact lens wearers, although it is also a reality for non‐wearers, mostly ...
Ana Gomes de Lacerda, M. Lira
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PCR and culture for diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020Background/Aims Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but sight-threatening infection. Molecular diagnosis of corneal scraping has improved the diagnosis of AK. Different molecular targets and conditions have been used in diagnosis thus far.
H. Yera +9 more
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Survey of Ophthalmology, 1998
Acanthamoeba species are an important cause of microbial keratitis that may cause severe ocular inflammation and visual loss. The first cases were recognized in 1973, but the disease remained very rare until the 1980s, when an increase in incidence mainly associated with contact lens wear was reported.
C D, Illingworth, S D, Cook
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Acanthamoeba species are an important cause of microbial keratitis that may cause severe ocular inflammation and visual loss. The first cases were recognized in 1973, but the disease remained very rare until the 1980s, when an increase in incidence mainly associated with contact lens wear was reported.
C D, Illingworth, S D, Cook
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2008
The incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis has decreased significantly, and it is no longer a reportable condition in the United States. Corneal abrasion and contact lenses play an important role in the development of Acanthamoeba keratitis. One of the most important features of the disease is severe pain, which is atypical for herpes simplex.
J P, McCulley +2 more
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The incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis has decreased significantly, and it is no longer a reportable condition in the United States. Corneal abrasion and contact lenses play an important role in the development of Acanthamoeba keratitis. One of the most important features of the disease is severe pain, which is atypical for herpes simplex.
J P, McCulley +2 more
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Topical Voriconazole as Supplemental Treatment for Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
Cornea, 2020PURPOSE Voriconazole was shown to inhibit ergosterol synthesis in various acanthamoeba species. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of treatment with supplemental topical voriconazole in patients with acanthamoeba keratitis (AK)
Aytan Musayeva +5 more
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