How long do bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses retain their replication capacity on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review examining environmental resilience …
A Kramer, F Lexow, A Bludau, AM Köster… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2024 - journals.asm.org
In healthcare settings, contaminated surfaces play an important role in the transmission of
nosocomial pathogens potentially resulting in healthcare-associated infections (HAI) …
nosocomial pathogens potentially resulting in healthcare-associated infections (HAI) …
Global prevalence of free-living amoebae in solid matrices–A systematic review with meta-analysis
BJM Chaúque, TCB da Silva, DL Dos Santos… - Acta Tropica, 2023 - Elsevier
The ubiquitous free-living amoebae (FLA) are microorganisms of significant medical,
sanitary, and ecological importance. However, their characterization within solid matrices …
sanitary, and ecological importance. However, their characterization within solid matrices …
The increasing importance of Vermamoeba vermiformis
Vermamoeba vermiformis are one of the most prevalent free‐living amoebae. These
amoebae are ubiquitous and also thermotolerant. Of concern, V. vermiformis have been …
amoebae are ubiquitous and also thermotolerant. Of concern, V. vermiformis have been …
Contamination of fresh vegetables in municipal stores with pathogenic Acanthamoeba genotypes; a public health concern
Acanthamoeba spp. cause keratitis and encephalitis, and are a proper carrier of foodborne
pathogens. A total of 70 samples including garden cress, chives, mint, parsley, and basil …
pathogens. A total of 70 samples including garden cress, chives, mint, parsley, and basil …
The presence of yeasts and bacteria in free-living amoebae isolated from COVID-19 patients: concern for secondary infections
Z Mirabedini, M Niyyati… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2, yeasts, and bacteria in
isolated free-living amoeba (FLA) from COVID-19 patients. Nasopharyngeal swabs (n= 60) …
isolated free-living amoeba (FLA) from COVID-19 patients. Nasopharyngeal swabs (n= 60) …
Morphological Characterization and Genotyping of Acanthamoeba Isolates From Oral and Nasal Samples of Cancer Patients in Kashan, Iran
S Rasti, T Taghipour, M Delavari… - Canadian Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Acanthamoeba species are recognized as the most prevalent free‐living
amoebae (FLA). They can cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE) and pulmonary …
amoebae (FLA). They can cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE) and pulmonary …
Identification of Candida albicans and non-MRSA Staphylococcus aureus in free-living amoebae isolated from the hospital wards; an alarm for distribution of …
F Mahdavi, M Fatemi… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Free-living amoebae (FLA) are isolated from the hospital environments and known as Trojan
horses for medical essential microorganisms. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence …
horses for medical essential microorganisms. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence …
Molecular identification of Acanthamoeba genotypes isolated from oral cavity of heart transplant patients in Iran
Objective Heart transplant is one of the accepted treatments for some patients with
advanced heart failure. Of note, transplant surgeries may cause different infections and …
advanced heart failure. Of note, transplant surgeries may cause different infections and …
Morphological and Molecular Identification of Acanthamoeba Strains from Oral Cavity of Diabetic, Undergoing Treated Cancer Patients and Healthy Individuals in …
M Cheshmpanam, K Manouchehri Naeini… - … Cancer Patients and …, 2023 - papers.ssrn.com
Acanthamoeba is a genus of free-living amoebae that is abundant in nature. This amoeba
can opportunistically cause dangerous diseases including Granulomatous Amoebic …
can opportunistically cause dangerous diseases including Granulomatous Amoebic …
[HTML][HTML] Isolation and Identification of Free Living Amoeba from Patients and Contact Lens Users in Iran
M Jalilehvand, E Hajialilo, Y Ghiasi… - Iranian Journal of …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Free-living amoebae (FLA) such as Acanthamoeba spp., are considered as
opportunistic and pathogenic protozoans. Acanthamoeba granulomatous encephalitis …
opportunistic and pathogenic protozoans. Acanthamoeba granulomatous encephalitis …