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Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review

Journal of Water and Health, 2021
The occurrence of potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs is considered a public health concern. FLAs are known to cause serious health outcomes to a wide spectrum of mammalian hosts. The present study aimed to provide the
Mary Rachael Leigh Fabros, Xyleen Rianne Shae Diesta, John Anthony Oronan, Kim Sofia Verdejo, Joe-Anna Sheilla Marie Garcia, Ma. Sophia Romey, Giovanni De Jesus Milanez   +6 more
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Temporal and Spatial Survey on the Abundance of Amoebae and Bacteria in an Estuary and the Role of Environmental Parameters. [PDF]

Environ Microbiol Rep
Free‐living amoebae and bacteria were monitored along a salinity gradient over 1 year. Naegleria and Vibrio were the most represented genera, with salinity and dissolved oxygen identified as key factors structuring amoebae diversity and associated bacterial communities under changing environmental conditions.
Bednarek G, Agogué H, Bringer A, Agion T, Delafont V, Héchard Y.   +5 more
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Naegleria australiensis isolated from a wastewater treatment station in Santiago Island, Cape Verde

Journal of Water and Health, 2023
Despite the Naegleria genus being isolated from different natural environments such as water, soil, and air, not all Naegleria species are capable of causing infections in humans, and they are capable of completing their life cycle in environmental ...
Djeniffer Sousa-Ramos, María Reyes-Batlle, Natalia Karla Bellini, Rubén Leocadio Rodríguez-Expósito, José Enrique Piñero, Jacob Lorenzo-Morales   +5 more
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Naegleria fowleri meningoencephalitis [PDF]

Neurology, 2003
A previously healthy 5-year-old boy presented with severe headache and neck stiffness. On examination, he exhibited somnolence and nuchal rigidity. The results of CSF studies were as follows: red blood cells, 400/mm3; white blood cells, 1,150/mm3 (91% polymorphonuclear cells); glucose level, …
Darin T, Okuda, Stephen, Coons
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IN VITRO IDENTIFICATION OF NAEGLERIA AND ACANTHAMOEBA ISOLATED FROM WATER AND SEAGE [PDF]

Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal, 1993
Potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae of the genera Naegleria and Acanthamoeba were isolated from the Egyptian aquatic environment (water and sewage). The isolated species of both genera were identified on the basis of morphological characteristics,
K. ASHMAWY, M. HILALI, S.A. ABU EL-WAFA, H. SAMAHA, A.A. DRAZ, A. SALEM   +5 more
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First identification of Naegleria species and Vahlkampfia ciguana in Nile water, Cairo, Egypt: Seasonal morphology and phylogenetic analysis

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2020
Background/Purpose: In Egypt, there is a scarcity of data concerning Naegleria (N.) family, with a shortage of phylogenetic studies. This study's aim was molecular detection, sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of morphologically identified Nagleria and
Ayman A. El-Badry, Sayeda M. Aufy, Eman S. El-Wakil, Enas M. Rizk, Soheir S. Mahmoud, Nahed Y. Taha   +5 more
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Isolation, molecular characterization and phylogeny of Naegleria species in water bodies of North-Western Province, Sri Lanka.

PLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundThe inland freshwater bodies in the North-Western Province of Sri Lanka have ideal environmental conditions for the Naegleria species. Therefore, the presence and prevalence of Naegleria species in the water bodies of North-Western Province ...
Nuwan Gunarathna, Anjalie Amarasinghe, Sunil Wijesundara, Devika Iddawela, Susiji Wickramasinghe   +4 more
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Agglutination of Naegleria fowleri and Naegleria gruberi by antibodies in human serum [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 1983
The capability of serum samples from 423 human subjects to agglutinate rounded cells of Naegleria fowleri nN68 was assessed. Sera from the umbilical cords of seven infants failed to agglutinate N. fowleri cells. The median agglutination titer was 1:4 for sera from children through age 4 years, 1:8 for sera from juveniles 5 to 15 years of age, and 1:16 ...
M F, Reilly, F, Marciano-Cabral, D W, Bradley, S G, Bradley   +3 more
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Isolation and Molecular Identification of Potentially Pathogenic Free-Living Amoeba in Tap Water Faucets in Quezon City, Philippines. [PDF]

J Parasitol Res
Free‐living amoebae (FLA) are ubiquitous in environmental water and soil, and their presence in water systems for human consumption is a public health concern due to their potential pathogenicity and ability to act as a reservoir for pathogenic bacteria.
Tiglao JER, Adao DEV.
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Disseminated acanthamoebiasis in a horse

Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 2020
Amoebic infections have been described in humans and animals, causing lesions in specific organs or as systemic infections. In both animals and humans, immunocompromised patients are predisposed to the infection.
Maria F. Gonzalez, Karina C. Fresneda, Francisco R. Carvallo   +2 more
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