Results: Acanthamoeba is a ubiquitous protozoan: 8 species, 5 genotypic classes have
been reported to cause keratitis. It is potentially a sight-threatening infection, and there is …

Purpose Acanthamoeba keratitis is a severe, often sight threatening, corneal infection which
in Western countries is predominantly seen in daily wear of contact lenses. This review aims …

Microbial keratitis (MK) is a corneal condition that encompasses several different pathogens
and etiologies. While contact lens associated MK is most often associated with bacterial …

Purpose To examine the impact of topical corticosteroid use after the start of antiamoebic
therapy (AAT) on the outcomes of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) therapy. Design Cohort …

Акантамебный кератит является относительно редким, но весьма опасным
заболеванием роговицы; его развитие связывают с ношением контактных линз, а …

The aim of this study was to identify and characterize the receptor system involved in
controlling encystment in Acanthamoeba using specific agonists and antagonists and to …

In this study we investigate the amoebacidal activity of 10 steroidal inhibitors which block
sterol C24-methylation, and compare its efficacy to 5 medical azoles which block sterol C14 …

Purpose: To determine the killing effect of microwave irradiation on Acanthamoeba
polyphaga. Methods: The trophozoites and cysts of A. polyphaga both in water and on agar …

Acanthamoeba, small, free living protozoans, has been isolated from freshwater, seawater,
arctic ice, soil, contact lens cases, and even air. One study based on air sampling estimated …