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
Concomitant inactivation of Acanthamoeba spp. and Escherichia coli using suspended and immobilized TiO2.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.07.060
Abstract: This work reports the application of photocatalytic disinfection to the inactivation of Acanthamoeba trophozoites, a free-living pathogenic amoeba. Two types of photocatalytic reactors configurations have been used: i) a slurry reactor using suspended titanium dioxide… read more here.
Keywords: tio2; acanthamoeba spp; inactivation; inactivation acanthamoeba ... See more keywords
Can Neurotropic Free-Living Amoeba Serve as a Model to Study SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenesis?
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DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.0c00653
Abstract: Of the single-celled eukaryotic microbes, Naegleria fowleri, Balamuthia mandrillaris, and Acanthamoeba spp. are known to cause fatal encephalitis in humans. Being eukaryotes, these cells have been used as a model for studying and understanding complex… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba spp; free living; recognition; model ... See more keywords
First Reports of Effects of Insulin, Human-like Insulin Receptors and Adapter Proteins in Acanthamoeba castellanii
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63435-4
Abstract: The insulin receptor (IR) and insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1-R) play key roles in growth, regulation of nutrient metabolism and carbohydrate homeostasis. Insulin-like molecules in prokaryotes and other early life have been reported. However,… read more here.
Keywords: insulin; growth; acanthamoeba spp; homology modelling ... See more keywords
Occurrence, molecular diversity and pathogenicity of Acanthamoeba spp. isolated from aquatic environments of Northeastern Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2117280
Abstract: Acanthamoeba is a free-living amoeba (FLA) that is ubiquitous in nature and can cause serious pathologies in humans. This protozoan has been detected in several environmental sources, such as soil, water, and swimming pools. The… read more here.
Keywords: northeastern brazil; occurrence molecular; aquatic environments; acanthamoeba spp ... See more keywords
Isolation and genotyping of Acanthamoeba strains from water sources of Kermanshah, Iran
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DOI: 10.17420/ap6504.226
Abstract: Acanthamoeba spp. are free-living amoeba commonly found in environmental sources such as soil, water, and dust. This ubiquitous amoeba is the causative agent of amoebic keratitis (AK) and encephalitis. The present study aimed to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba spp; water; water sources; isolation genotyping ... See more keywords
Acanthamoeba spp. in river water samples from the Black Sea region, Turkey.
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DOI: 10.2166/wh.2020.170
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the occurrence of free living amoeba (FLA) in water resources (rivers and tap water) in Samsun in the Black Sea. The presence of Acanthamoeba spp. was confirmed in 98… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba spp; water; river; water samples ... See more keywords
High occurrence of Acanthamoeba spp. in the water samples of public swimming pools from Kerman Province, Iran.
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DOI: 10.2166/wh.2021.162
Abstract: Acanthamoeba spp. is a free-living amoeba that can cause major infections in humans, including keratitis and granulomatous encephalitis. Thus, water resources play an important role in transmitting Acanthamoeba spp. infection to humans. The purpose of… read more here.
Keywords: acanthamoeba spp; public swimming; water; swimming pools ... See more keywords
Detection of Acanthamoeba spp. in groundwater sources in a rural area in the Philippines.
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DOI: 10.2166/wh.2023.258
Abstract: Research on free-living amoebae (FLA) and its public health implication as an etiologic agent of parasitic infection in humans has recently gained traction in the Philippines. This study aimed to identify potential FLAs in collected… read more here.
Keywords: sources rural; spp groundwater; detection acanthamoeba; groundwater sources ... See more keywords
Molecular Diagnosis of Encephalitis/Meningoencephalitis Caused by Free-Living Amoebae from a Tertiary Center in India
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11121509
Abstract: Background: Pathogenic free-living amoeba (FLA) such as Acanthamoeba spp., Naegleria fowleri, and Balamuthia mandrillaris are causative agents of fatal amoebic encephalitis/meningoencephalitis. The diagnosis of such infections is challenging due to a lack of clinical suspicion… read more here.
Keywords: mandrillaris; microscopy; acanthamoeba spp; encephalitis meningoencephalitis ... See more keywords