Globally, infectious keratitis is the fifth leading cause of blindness. The main predisposing
factors include contact lens wear, ocular injury and ocular surface disease. Staphylococcus …

Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are causal agents of a severe sight-
threatening infection of the cornea known as Acanthamoeba keratitis. Moreover, the number …

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 is an opportunistic protozoa, which exists widely in nature and is mainly
distributed in soil and water. Acanthamoeba usually exists in two forms, trophozoites and …

Acanthamoeba keratitis is an infection caused by a unicellular protozoan of the genus
Acanthamoeba that is universally widespread. Until now, most cases were reported in …

Microbial keratitis is a sight-threatening ocular infection caused by bacteria, fungi, and protist
pathogens. Epithelial defects and injuries are key predisposing factors making the eye …

The tear film coats the cornea and conjunctiva and serves several important functions. It
provides lubrication, prevents drying of the ocular surface epithelia, helps provide a smooth …

Results: Acanthamoeba is a ubiquitous protozoan: 8 species, 5 genotypic classes have
been reported to cause keratitis. It is potentially a sight-threatening infection, and there is …

Acanthamoeba keratitis is an unusual corneal infection that is recently increasing in
frequency and is often contracted by contact lens wearers, someone who experienced …

Free-living amoebas (FLA) are ubiquitous environmental protists that have enormously
contributed to the microbiological contamination of water sources. FLAs have displayed …