Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are causal agents of a severe sight-
threatening infection of the cornea known as Acanthamoeba keratitis. Moreover, the number …

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 …

Acanthamoeba species are an important cause of microbial keratitis that may cause severe
ocular inflammation and visual loss. The first cases were recognized in 1973, but the …

Acanthamoebae are the causative agents of an often seriously progressing keratitis (AK)
occurring predominantly in contact lens wearers and can cause several disseminating …

Purpose: To compare the relative diagnostic value of confocal microscopy and superficial
corneal cultures in the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis by using clinical and …

The purpose of the study is to describe epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and
treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) with special focus on the disease in nonusers of …

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a painful and sight-threatening parasitic corneal infection. In
recent years, the incidence of AK has increased. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial …

Purpose: To compare the clinical efficacy of itraconazole 1% eyedrops with a standard
therapy regimen (natamycin 5% eyedrops) for topical monotherapy of fungal keratitis …

To report on Acanthamoeba keratitis cases in a tertiary university eye-hospital in Graz,
Austria, over a 21-year period. Retrospective study. Parameters included demographics …

Acanthamoeba amoebae of genotype T2 were identified as the causative agent of
Acanthamoeba skin lesions and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) in a human …