The ubiquitous free-living amoebae (FLA) are microorganisms of significant medical,
sanitary, and ecological importance. However, their characterization within solid matrices …

Acanthamoeba spp., Balamuthia mandrillaris, and Naegleria fowleri are pathogenic free-
living amoeba (FLA) and are commonly found in the environment, particularly soil. This …

Acanthamoeba genus includes opportunistic pathogens which are distributed worldwide
and are causative agents of a fatal encephalitis and severe keratitis in humans and other …

Acanthamoeba spp. are opportunistic pathogens that are ubiquitous in nature. Many species
of this genus are responsible for a fatal encephalitis and keratitis in humans and other …

Free-Living Amoebae (FLA) are widely distributed protozoa, which contain some groups
considered as pathogenic microorganisms. These members are able to produce several …

Free-living amoebae (FLA) are widely distributed worldwide. Some genera included in this
group act as opportunistic pathogens causing fatal encephalitis and Acanthamoeba keratitis …

Free living amoebae (FLA) are amphizoic protozoa that are ubiquitous in nature. Infection
with FLA may result in neurological, ocular and skin infections. Exposure to Acanthamoeba …

AIM: A previous study confirmed the contamination of water sources with this parasite in
Arak, Markazi Province, Iran. The current study investigated soil sources and determined the …

The present study aimed to evaluate the activity of methanolic extract of Rubus ulmifolius
Schott against the Acanthamoeba castellani Neff Strain as well as its antioxidant and …

Human adenoviruses are responsible for a wide range of clinical infections and are present
in aquatic environments, including river, seawater, drinking-water and sewage. Free-living …