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 (AK) is increasingly being recognized as a severe sight-threatening
ocular infection worldwide. Although contact lens wear is the leading risk factor for AK …

Acanthamoeba spp. are among the most worldwide prevalent protozoa. It is the causative
agent of a disease known as Acanthamoeba keratitis, a painful and severe sight-threatening …

The occurrence of free-living amoebae (FLA) was investigated in 83 water samples from
reservoirs and water treatment plants, with culture positive in 64 of them (77.1%) …

For the past several decades, there has been little improvement in the morbidity and
mortality associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis and Acanthamoeba encephalitis …

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 …

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 …

The continuous increase in Acanthamoeba keratitis, a severe corneal infection, worldwide is
mainly due to the increase in the number of soft contact lens users. In the present study …

Legionella pneumophila is known as the causative agent of Legionnaires' disease and free-
living amoebae (FLA) can serve as vehicles for legionellae. The aim of this study was to …

Genotype T4 is by far the most frequent genotype of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) and
therefore has been considered the most virulent. This study included 14 cases of AK of …