[HTML][HTML] An update on Acanthamoeba keratitis: diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment
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 …
threatening infection of the cornea known as Acanthamoeba keratitis. Moreover, the number …
[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 …
Acanthamoeba keratitis
CD Illingworth, SD Cook - Survey of ophthalmology, 1998 - Elsevier
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 …
ocular inflammation and visual loss. The first cases were recognized in 1973, but the …
Twenty Years of Acanthamoeba Diagnostics in Austria
J Walochnik, U Scheikl… - Journal of Eukaryotic …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Acanthamoebae are the causative agents of an often seriously progressing keratitis (AK)
occurring predominantly in contact lens wearers and can cause several disseminating …
occurring predominantly in contact lens wearers and can cause several disseminating …
The relative value of confocal microscopy and superficial corneal scrapings in the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis
Purpose: To compare the relative diagnostic value of confocal microscopy and superficial
corneal cultures in the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis by using clinical and …
corneal cultures in the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis by using clinical and …
Non-contact lens related Acanthamoeba keratitis
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 …
treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) with special focus on the disease in nonusers of …
Diagnosis of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Past, Present and Future
M Azzopardi, YJ Chong, B Ng, A Recchioni… - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …
recent years, the incidence of AK has increased. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial …
Comparison of topical itraconazole 1% with topical natamycin 5% for the treatment of filamentous fungal keratitis
CM Kalavathy, P Parmar, J Kaliamurthy, VR Philip… - Cornea, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To compare the clinical efficacy of itraconazole 1% eyedrops with a standard
therapy regimen (natamycin 5% eyedrops) for topical monotherapy of fungal keratitis …
therapy regimen (natamycin 5% eyedrops) for topical monotherapy of fungal keratitis …
Evaluation of Acanthamoeba keratitis cases in a tertiary medical care centre over 21 years
W List, W Glatz, R Riedl, G Mossboeck… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
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 …
Austria, over a 21-year period. Retrospective study. Parameters included demographics …
Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis Caused by Acanthamoeba Amoebae of Genotype T2 in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Negative Patient
J Walochnik, A Aichelburg, O Assadian… - Journal of Clinical …, 2008 - Am Soc Microbiol
Acanthamoeba amoebae of genotype T2 were identified as the causative agent of
Acanthamoeba skin lesions and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) in a human …
Acanthamoeba skin lesions and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) in a human …