Epidemiology of and Genetic Factors Associated with <i>Acanthamoeba</i> Keratitis

<i>Acanthamoeba</i> keratitis (AK) is a severe, rare protozoal infection of the cornea. <i>Acanthamoeba</i> can survive in diverse habitats and at extreme temperatures. AK is mostly seen in contact lens wearers whose lenses have become contaminated or who have a history of wa...

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Published in:Pathogens
Main Authors: Muhammad Ilyas, Fiona Stapleton, Mark D. P. Willcox, Fiona Henriquez, Hari Kumar Peguda, Binod Rayamajhee, Tasbiha Zahid, Constantinos Petsoglou, Nicole A. Carnt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Subjects:
<i>Acanthamoeba</i>
cornea
keratitis
contact lens
pathophysiology
immunology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/2/142

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