Enhancing Acanthamoeba diagnostics: rapid detection of viable Acanthamoeba trophozoites and cysts using viability PCR assay

ABSTRACT Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a sight-threatening corneal infection that is challenging to diagnose and treat due to the resistance of Acanthamoeba to standard antimicrobial agents. Current detection methods have limitations. This study aimed to develop and validate a sensitive viability P...

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Principais autores:	J. M. J. Veugen, P. H. M. Savelkoul, R. M. M. A. Nuijts, M. M. Dickman, P. F. G. Wolffs
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado:	American Society for Microbiology 2025-03-01
Series:	Microbiology Spectrum
Assuntos:	Acanthamoeba Acanthamoeba keratitis viability PCR PMAxx disinfectant efficacy
Acceso en liña:	https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.01811-24
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