Acanthamoeba keratitis
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.25078
Abstract: Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living ameba that can cause rare, but severe infections of the eye. The Acanthamoeba life cycle includes the protozoan (15–45 mm in diameter) and cyst (10–25 mm diameter) forms. The protozoa… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba keratitis; acanthamoeba;
Interaction between Acanthamoeba and Staphylococcus
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DOI: 10.1002/jobm.202300551
Abstract: Free‐living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are infected by various bacteria in nature, and thus bacteria can protect themselves from adverse environmental conditions. Contrary to this ameba–bacteria relationship whether Acanthamoeba has antibacterial effects on bacteria… read more here.
Keywords: interaction acanthamoeba; acanthamoeba strains; acanthamoeba staphylococcus; acanthamoeba ... See more keywords
Molecular characterization of Acanthamoeba strains isolated from the oral cavity of hemodialysis patients in Iran
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-017-5605-9
Abstract: Free-living amoebae (FLA) of the genus Acanthamoeba are opportunistic pathogenic agents able to cause life-threatening infections in immunosuppressed patients. Chronic kidney disease impairs adaptive and innate immunity. Thus, patients with chronic kidney disease are prone… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba; oral cavity; isolated oral; cavity hemodialysis ... See more keywords
Clinical and molecular diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis in contact lens wearers in southern Brazil reveals the presence of an endosymbiont.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07474-y
Abstract: Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is an infection that is mostly observed in contact lens wearers. It is often misdiagnosed causing delays in the administration of the correct treatment. The aim of this study was to report… read more here.
Keywords: contact lens; diagnosis; acanthamoeba; presence ... See more keywords
Non-granulomatous cerebellar infection by Acanthamoeba spp. in an immunocompetent host
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-018-1231-4
Abstract: Acanthamoeba spp. is a free-living amoeba, frequently involved in keratitis by contact lens in immunocompetent hosts. Anecdotal reports associate Acanthamoeba spp. as a cause of severe granulomatous encephalitis in immunocompromised and, less frequently, in immunocompetent… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba spp; cerebellar infection; acanthamoeba; non granulomatous ... See more keywords
Anti-amoebic potential of azole scaffolds and nanoparticles against pathogenic Acanthamoeba.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105618
Abstract: Acanthamoeba spp. are free living amoeba (FLA) which are widely distributed in nature. They are opportunistic parasites and can cause severe infections to the eye, skin and central nervous system. The advances in drug discovery… read more here.
Keywords: anti amoebic; potential azole; acanthamoeba; azole scaffolds ... See more keywords
Total necrosis of cornea, iris and crystalline lens with exposure of vitreous hyaloid face in the context of recalcitrant acanthamoeba keratitis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.joco.2018.02.006
Abstract: Purpose To report a rare and complicated case of acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) presented with total necrosis and dislodgment of cornea, iris, and crystalline lens with exposure of vitreous hyaloids face. Methods Case report of 28-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba; total necrosis; crystalline lens; iris crystalline ... See more keywords
Cellulose fibrils formation and organisation of cytoskeleton during encystment are essential for Acanthamoeba cyst wall architecture
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-41084-6
Abstract: Acanthamoebae success as human pathogens is largely due to the highly resistant cysts which represent a crucial problem in treatment of Acanthamoeba infections. Hence, the study of cyst wall composition and encystment play an important… read more here.
Keywords: cellulose fibrils; encystment; cyst wall; wall ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinic-Based Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification and Quantitative PCR for Fungal and Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003944
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for fungal and acanthamoeba keratitis when performed on simple clinic-based platforms. METHODS A total of 177 corneal scrapings… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba; clinic based; diagnostic accuracy; keratitis ... See more keywords
Acanthamoeba Activates Macrophages Predominantly through Toll-Like Receptor 4- and MyD88-Dependent Mechanisms To Induce Interleukin-12 (IL-12) and IL-6
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DOI: 10.1128/iai.01054-16
Abstract: ABSTRACT Acanthamoeba castellanii is a ubiquitous free-living amoeba with a worldwide distribution that can occasionally infect humans, causing particularly severe infections in immunocompromised individuals. Dissecting the immunology of Acanthamoeba infections has been considered problematic due… read more here.
Keywords: toll like; acanthamoeba activates; like receptor; acanthamoeba ... See more keywords
A Comparative Genomic Approach to Determine the Virulence Factors and Horizontal Gene Transfer Events of Clinical Acanthamoeba Isolates
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00025-22
Abstract: Acanthamoeba has the ability to cause serious blinding keratitis. Although the prevalence of this phenomenon has increased in recent years, our knowledge of the underlying opportunistic pathogenic mechanism maybe remains incomplete. ABSTRACT Acanthamoeba species are… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba; horizontal gene; gene; gene transfer ... See more keywords