Human disease caused by Legionella species is dominated by Legionella pneumophila, the
main causative agent in cases of Legionnaires' disease. However, other species are known …

Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are worldwide present in natural and
artificial environments, and are also clinically important, as causative agents of diseases in …

Acanthamoeba is a free-living amoeba of extensive genetic diversity. It may cause infectious
keratitis (IK), which can also be caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. High diagnostic …

A comprehensive survey was conducted along 10 km of geothermal rivers in southwestern
Iran. A total of 40 water samples were tested for the presence of Acanthamoeba spp., and …

The present study identifies the Acanthamoeba genotypes and their pathogenic potential in
five marine waters in Malaysia. Fifty water samples were collected between January and …

Incidences of Acanthamoeba granulomatous encephalitis (AGE) have been increased due
to a rise in the number of high-risk people, such as immunodeficient patients. Indeed …

Las amebas de vida libre son microorganismos abundantes en el suelo y agua en todo el
planeta. Algunas especies de estas amebas son capaces de causar muerte en el ser …

Pathogenic strains of Acanthamoeba genus are the causative agents of fatal granulomatous
amoebic encephalitis and a serious sight-threatening infection of the eye known as …

Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free living amoeba that can be isolated from soil. It is an
emerging pathogen causing skin lesions as well as CNS involvement with a fatal outcome if …

Acanthamoeba species are ubiquitous free-living protozoa that can be found worldwide.
Occasionally, it can become parasitic and the causative agent of acanthamoebic keratitis …