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 water exposure, and in tho...

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Autors principals:	Muhammad Ilyas, Fiona Stapleton, Mark D. P. Willcox, Fiona Henriquez, Hari Kumar Peguda, Binod Rayamajhee, Tasbiha Zahid, Constantinos Petsoglou, Nicole A. Carnt
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Col·lecció:	Pathogens
Matèries:	<i>Acanthamoeba</i> cornea keratitis contact lens pathophysiology immunology
Accés en línia:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/2/142
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