[HTML][HTML] Perspectives on the incidence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

F Aiello, GG Afflitto, F Ceccarelli, MV Turco, Y Han… - Ophthalmology, 2024 - Elsevier
Topic To provide an overview on the incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK). Clinical
Relevance Although being a sight-threatening cause of infectious keratitis, a comprehensive …

The role of domestic tap water on Acanthamoeba keratitis in non-contact lens wearers and validation of laboratory methods

IS Koltas, F Eroglu, E Erdem, M Yagmur, F Tanır - Parasitology research, 2015 - Springer
Acanthamoeba is increasingly recognized as an important cause of keratitis in non-contact
lens wearers while contact lens wear is the leading risk factor for Acanthamoeba keratitis …

Associated factors, diagnosis and management of Acanthamoeba keratitis in a referral Center in Southern China

J Zhong, X Li, Y Deng, L Chen, S Zhou, W Huang… - BMC …, 2017 - Springer
Background To analyse the associated factors, diagnosis, clinical manifestations and
therapeutic effects of Acanthamoeba keratitis at a tertiary ophthalmic centre in Southern …

The Risk Factors and Clinical Features of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: First Time Detection of Acanthamoeba T5 Genotype from Keratitis Patients in Turkey

D Dirim Erdogan, M Aykur, N Selvi Gunel, M Palamar… - Acta Parasitologica, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The primary aim of this study is to investigate Acanthamoeba in clinical samples of
keratitis cases (n= 60), in contact lens (CL) and lens care solutions of asymptomatic CL …

Clinical aspects and prognosis of polymicrobial keratitis caused by different microbial combinations: a retrospective comparative case study

II Harbiyeli, O Oruz, E Erdem, B Cam… - International …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose The purpose of this study is to compare the predisposing factors, clinical findings,
treatment results, and prognosis for polymicrobial keratitis. Methods In this retrospective …

[HTML][HTML] Non-Contact-Lens-Related Acanthamoeba Keratitis Caused by Acanthamoeba sp. Group T4D/T4e

M Vander Eecken, AS Messiaen, H Hamerlinck… - Parasitologia, 2024 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious infection of the cornea, typically associated
with contact lens wear. Here, we present a case of AK caused by the Acanthamoeba …

[PDF][PDF] Isolation and molecular characterization of Acanthamoeba spp. from Iraqi patients with Keratitis

MB Aldin, NM Ardalan, KA Jassim - Baghdad Science Journal, 2023 - iasj.net
Isolation and molecular characterization of Acanthamoeba spp. related corneal infections in
Iraqi Patients. A total of 96 samples from corneal scraps and contact lenses were gathered …

[HTML][HTML] Acanthamoeba keratitis and Acanthamoeba conjunctivitis: a case report

O Alver, M Baykara, M Yürük… - Iranian Journal of …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Acanthamoeba species are vision-threatening agents by causing cornea infections known
as Acanthamoeba keratitis. A 5 year-old kid with the complaints of erythema, eyelid edema …

The effect of climatic and seasonal factors on the microbial keratitis profile

E Erdem, Z Köktaş, İİ Harbiyeli, E Atalay, F Kibar… - Journal Français d' …, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose To compare retrospective data on microbial keratitis (MK) from two different climatic
regions in Turkey over 11 years. Study design Retrospective cohort. Methods This …

[HTML][HTML] Clinical and Management Factors Linked to Good Visual Outcomes in Acanthamoeba Keratitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

G Mejía-Salgado, JD Ribero, JA Pérez-Vivas… - AJO International, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose Summarize clinical characteristics and management-related factors associated with
good visual outcomes in Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), aiming to evaluate their collective …