Infectious keratitis: A review
M Cabrera‐Aguas, P Khoo… - Clinical & Experimental …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Globally, infectious keratitis is the fifth leading cause of blindness. The main predisposing
factors include contact lens wear, ocular injury and ocular surface disease. Staphylococcus …
factors include contact lens wear, ocular injury and ocular surface disease. Staphylococcus …
[HTML][HTML] The global epidemiology and clinical diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis
Y Zhang, X Xu, Z Wei, K Cao, Z Zhang… - Journal of Infection and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare parasitic infection of the cornea that can lead to permanent
blindness if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We collected data on the incidences of …
blindness if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We collected data on the incidences of …
Biological characteristics and pathogenicity of Acanthamoeba
Y Wang, L Jiang, Y Zhao, X Ju, L Wang, L Jin… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Acanthamoeba is an opportunistic protozoa, which exists widely in nature and is mainly
distributed in soil and water. Acanthamoeba usually exists in two forms, trophozoites and …
distributed in soil and water. Acanthamoeba usually exists in two forms, trophozoites and …
Acanthamoeba Keratitis, Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment
N Fanselow, N Sirajuddin, XT Yin, AJW Huang… - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis is an unusual corneal infection that is recently increasing in
frequency and is often contracted by contact lens wearers, someone who experienced …
frequency and is often contracted by contact lens wearers, someone who experienced …
A Systematic Review of Intracellular Microorganisms within Acanthamoeba to Understand Potential Impact for Infection
Acanthamoeba, an opportunistic pathogen is known to cause an infection of the cornea,
central nervous system, and skin. Acanthamoeba feeds different microorganisms, including …
central nervous system, and skin. Acanthamoeba feeds different microorganisms, including …
Advances in the management of Acanthamoeba keratitis: a review of the literature and synthesized algorithmic approach
AR Kaufman, EY Tu - The Ocular Surface, 2022 - Elsevier
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe cause of infectious keratitis and represents a
significant clinical challenge. Recent literature regarding AK epidemiology, diagnosis …
significant clinical challenge. Recent literature regarding AK epidemiology, diagnosis …
Assessment of genotypes, endosymbionts and clinical characteristics of Acanthamoeba recovered from ocular infection
Introduction Acanthamoeba is an emerging pathogen, infamous for its resilience against
antiprotozoal compounds, disinfectants and harsh environments. It is known to cause …
antiprotozoal compounds, disinfectants and harsh environments. It is known to cause …
Emergence of infectious diseases and role of advanced nanomaterials in point-of-care diagnostics: a review
Infectious outbreaks are the foremost global public health concern, challenging the current
healthcare system, which claims millions of lives annually. The most crucial way to control …
healthcare system, which claims millions of lives annually. The most crucial way to control …
Artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis of ocular surface diseases
Z Zhang, Y Wang, H Zhang, A Samusak… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
With the rapid development of computer technology, the application of artificial intelligence
(AI) in ophthalmology research has gained prominence in modern medicine. Artificial …
(AI) in ophthalmology research has gained prominence in modern medicine. Artificial …
The role of naturally acquired intracellular Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the development of Acanthamoeba keratitis in an animal model
Background Acanthamoeba is an environmental host for various microorganisms.
Acanthamoeba is also becoming an increasingly important pathogen as a cause of keratitis …
Acanthamoeba is also becoming an increasingly important pathogen as a cause of keratitis …