Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are causative agents of Acanthamoeba
keratitis and amoebic encephalitis in humans, both of which are serious infections. The …

This study aimed to detect the presence of Acanthamoeba spp. in different water resources
of Zahedan, southeast of Iran, and also systematically reviewed all publications regarding …

Free-living amoeba of the genus Acanthamoeba can eventually act as parasites, causing
infections in humans. Some physiological characteristics of Acanthamoeba have been …

Although the presence of free-living amoebae (FLAs) in various water sources has been
reported, few studies have been surveyed on their abundance in medical-unit and dental …

The burden of HIV/AIDS in Iran is not as high as in the other countries with high prevalence;
however, the number of cases of HIV/AIDs is increasing in this region. According to a recent …

The gut microbiome reflects health and predicts possible disease in hosts. A holistic view of
this community is needed, focusing on identifying species and dissecting how species …

Background Acanthamoeba is a genus of the free-living amoeba that is widespread in the
environment and is a causative agent of opportunistic infections in human. This study aimed …

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 …

Acanthamoeba is a genus of free-living amoebae that is abundant in nature. This amoeba
can opportunistically cause dangerous diseases including Granulomatous Amoebic …

This study included 100 samples collected from patients with renal failure from the dialysis
centers. NN-agar medium was used as culture, and one sample was infected with the …