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Metabolic Profile Associated With Encystation in Acanthamoeba
Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, Volume 72, Issue 5, September/October 2025.ABSTRACT The genus Acanthamoeba includes widespread protozoa that can cause severe infections in humans. Their ability to form resistant cysts within infected tissues complicates treatment, making it essential to understand the encystation process for developing effective therapeutic strategies.
Cecília Cirelli +8 more
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Development of a text message intervention designed to promote safe contact lens wear
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, Volume 45, Issue 6, Page 1261-1269, September 2025.Abstract Introduction Some contact lens wearers demonstrate poor compliance with hygiene behaviours which increase their risk of corneal infection. Text message interventions for behaviour change can provide support and education in healthcare domains. This study reports on the co‐design of a text message intervention to target hygiene compliance, user
Adam B. Samuels +3 more
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Silver Nanoparticles as a Novel Potential Preventive Agent against Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Pathogens, 2020 Free living, cosmopolitan amoebae from Acanthamoeba genus present a serious risk to human health. As facultative human parasites, these amoebae may cause Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK).
Edyta B. Hendiger +16 more
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The pathogenesis of Acanthamoeba infections: current status and future implications
, 2004 Acanthamoeba are opportunistic protozoan parasites that can cause painful, visionthreatening keratitis. However the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of Acanthamoeba keratitis remain incompletely understood. Most cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis develop
Khan, Naveed Ahmed
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Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 103, Issue 5, Page 586-608, August 2025.Abstract Purpose To provide an overview of artificial tears marketed in the following Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Sweden. Furthermore, this review aimed to highlight the different preservatives and other constituents found in artificial tears in the Nordic market, focussing on adverse effects.
K. N. Mikha +9 more
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, 2004 Acanthamoeba keratitis is a blinding infection that is becoming increasingly important in human health. Early diagnosis is a prerequisite for successful treatment and requires identification of Acanthamoeba at the genotypic level.
Khan, Naveed Ahmed +4 more
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Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2025.ABSTRACT Background Contact lenses are widely used globally, primarily for vision correction and cosmetic enhancement. However, improper handling can lead to many complications. Understanding wearer practices and risk factors is crucial to prevent these adverse effects.
Fares Kahal +4 more
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Photochemotherapeutic strategies against Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]
, 2012 Here, we determined the potential of photochemotherapy, namely the application of photodynamic compounds followed by exposure to a suitable source of UV-visible radiation against corneal pathogen, Acanthamoeba. Organometallic macromolecule, tin porphyrin
Siddiqui, Ruqaiyyah +2 more
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Total Anterior Staphyloma Secondary to Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
, 2021 There are very few published cases of total anterior staphyloma, all of which have been reported as secondary to fungal keratitis. This study reports the clinical and histopathological findings and subsequent management of a 27-year-old healthy female ...
Sachdev, Amun +9 more
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Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 103, Issue 3, Page 289-294, May 2025.Abstract Purpose The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence, patient characteristics, and risk factors for severe, contact lens‐related keratitis in patients in need of hospitalization. Methods Keratitis was defined as severe when the disease required hospitalization. All patients with contact lens‐related keratitis hospitalized at our
Martin Harvey Sund +6 more
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