Diagnostic Considerations for Non-Acanthamoeba Amoebic Keratitis and Clinical Outcomes [PDF]
Pathogens, 2022 Cases of amoebic keratitis involving species other than Acanthamoeba are hypothesised to be underdiagnosed and poorly understood. Amoebic keratitis is debilitating and associated with chronic visual impairment.
Siobhan Moran +2 more
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Molecular identification of potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae in environmental samples from urban areas of Kerman, Southeastern Iran [PDF]
Parasite Epidemiology and ControlFree-living amoebae (FLA) are widely distributed protozoans in various habitats. Some genera of these amoebae have the potential to be pathogenic to humans.
Abbas Ali Ghasemi +7 more
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Isolation of Naegleria spp. from a Brazilian Water Source [PDF]
Pathogens, 2020 The genus Naegleria, of the free-living amoeba (FLA) group, has been investigated mainly due to its human health impact, resulting in deadly infections and their worldwide distribution on freshwater systems. Naegleria fowleri, colloquially known as the &#
Natália Karla Bellini +5 more
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Multiplication of Legionella spp. in tap water containing Hartmannella vermiformis [PDF]
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 1991 A model was developed to study the multiplication of various Legionella spp. in tap water containing Hartmannella vermiformis. Tap water cultures prepared with the following components were suitable for the multiplication studies: Legionella spp., 10(3) CFU/ml; H.
R M, Wadowsky +7 more
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Francisella novicida-Containing Vacuole within Dictyostelium discoideum: Isolation and Proteomic Characterization [PDF]
MicroorganismsFrancisella is a highly infectious gram-negative bacterium that causes tularemia in humans and animals. It can survive and multiply in a variety of cells, including macrophages, dendritic cells, amoebae, and arthropod-derived cells.
Valentina Marecic +10 more
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Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of FLA from different water sources in Egypt
Journal of Water and Health, 2022 Free-living amoebae (FLA) are protozoa ubiquitously found in nature. In addition to their natural distribution, some species have been documented as pathogenic to humans.
Lamiaa A. Shawkey +3 more
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Free-living protozoa in two unchlorinated drinking water supplies identified by phylogenic analysis of 18S rRNA gene sequences [PDF]
, 2009 Free-living protozoan communities in water supplies may include hosts for Legionella pneumophila and other undesired bacteria and also pathogens. This study aimed at identifying free-living protozoa in two unchlorinated groundwater supplies using ...
Valster, R.M. +4 more
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Населення голих амеб на межі зони «мох – ґрунт» у лісових екосистемах України
Науковий вісник Східноєвропейського національного університету імені Лесі Українки: Серія: Біологічні науки, 2020 У досліджених мікробіотопах (мох, межа «мох – ґрунт», ґрунт) України нами знайдено 17 видів голих амеб. Це такі види: Vahlkampfia sp. (1), Vahlkampfia sp.
Maryna Patsyuk
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Occurrence of Thermotolerant Hartmannella Vermiformis and Naegleria Spp. in Hot Springs of Ardebil Province, Northwest Iran [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2012 Background: Geothermal waters could be suitable niches for thermophilic free living amoebae including Naegleria and Hartmannella. Ardebil Province, northwest Iran is popular for having many hot springs for recreational and health purposes activity.
E Nazemalhosseini Mojarad +3 more
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Detection of protozoan hosts for Legionella pneumophila in engineered water systems by using a biofilm batch test [PDF]
, 2010 Legionella pneumophila proliferates in aquatic habitats within free-living protozoa, 17 species of which have been identified as hosts by using in vitro experiments. The present study aimed at identifying protozoan hosts for L.
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