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 …

An increasing number of microorganisms, including bacteria but also viruses and
eukaryotes, have been described as benefiting from interaction with free-living amoebae …

AUTHOR: e-mail address please Aim: To determine the incidence, regional variation in
frequency, outcome, and risk factors for acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) in England and Wales …

Background/aim: Contact lens cases contaminated with Acanthamoeba are a major risk
factor for an infection of the eye. In this study the anti-Acanthamoeba activity of three different …

Despite their established disinfection and safety benefits, the use of hydrogen peroxide (H 2
O 2) lens care systems among today's wearers of reusable contact lenses remains low in …

Despite being a relatively rare disease in comparison with other forms of infectious keratitis,
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a potentially blinding disease. Wide variations in the incidence of …

Infection of the eye caused by Acanthamoeba species constitutes a burgeoning and
unsolved problem. Of individuals with Acanthamoeba keratitis, 85% wear contact lenses; …

Background: Contact lens usage is becoming increasingly popular amongst young people.
Assessing their knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to contact lens wear is …

Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of topical agents for the treatment of Acanthamoeba
keratitis (AK). Design Laboratory research. Participants Fifty-six Acanthamoeba isolates from …

Contact lens wear is highly influential on the incidence of ulcerative keratitis worldwide,
particularly in developed countries. The association between Acanthamoeba keratitis and …