[HTML][HTML] The global epidemiology and clinical diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis

Y Zhang, X Xu, Z Wei, K Cao, Z Zhang… - Journal of Infection and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare parasitic infection of the cornea that can lead to permanent
blindness if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We collected data on the incidences of …

Acanthamoeba Keratitis, Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment

N Fanselow, N Sirajuddin, XT Yin, AJW Huang… - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis is an unusual corneal infection that is recently increasing in
frequency and is often contracted by contact lens wearers, someone who experienced …

Advances in the management of Acanthamoeba keratitis: a review of the literature and synthesized algorithmic approach

AR Kaufman, EY Tu - The Ocular Surface, 2022 - Elsevier
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe cause of infectious keratitis and represents a
significant clinical challenge. Recent literature regarding AK epidemiology, diagnosis …

Acanthamoeba Keratitis: an update on amebicidal and cysticidal drug screening methodologies and potential treatment with azole drugs

B Shing, M Balen, JH McKerrow… - Expert review of anti …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction: Acanthamoeba encompasses several species of free-living ameba
encountered commonly throughout the environment. Unfortunately, these species of ameba …

Diagnosis of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Past, Present and Future

M Azzopardi, YJ Chong, B Ng, A Recchioni… - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a painful and sight-threatening parasitic corneal infection. In
recent years, the incidence of AK has increased. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial …

[HTML][HTML] A novel artificial intelligence model for diagnosing Acanthamoeba keratitis through confocal microscopy

O Shareef, M Soleimani, E Tu, DS Jacobs, JB Ciolino… - The Ocular Surface, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose To develop an artificial intelligence (AI) model to diagnose Acanthamoeba keratitis
(AK) based on in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) images extracted from the Heidelberg …

Epidemiology of and Genetic Factors Associated with Acanthamoeba Keratitis

M Ilyas, F Stapleton, MDP Willcox, F Henriquez… - Pathogens, 2024 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe, rare protozoal infection of the cornea.
Acanthamoeba can survive in diverse habitats and at extreme temperatures. AK is mostly …

Understanding Acanthamoeba Keratitis: An in-depth review of a sight-threatening eye infection

F Petrillo, A Tortori, V Vallino, M Galdiero, AM Fea… - Microorganisms, 2024 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but potentially sight-threatening corneal infection
caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite. This microorganism is found ubiquitously in the …

Differentiation of acanthamoeba keratitis from other non-acanthamoeba keratitis: risk factors and clinical features

SO Alreshidi, JM Vargas, K Ahmad, AY Alothman… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Infectious Keratitis is one of the most common ocular emergencies seen by
ophthalmologists. Our aim is to identify the risk factors and clinical features of …

Diagnosis and Management of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: A Continental Approach

M Bouten, HM Elsheikha - Parasitologia, 2022 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a potentially blinding infection caused by protozoa found
worldwide. The topical application of biguanides and diamidines is the most common anti …