Detection of Acanthamoeba in AK patients using different techniques
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Detection of Acanthamoeba in AK patients using different techniques

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Acanthamoeba is a genus of free-living amoebae that are among the most prevalent protozoa found in the environment. It is found worldwide and have been isolated from soil, air, and water. Human infections usually occur through exposure to different water resources, including freshwater, sea water, as well as domestic water supplies. Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe sight-threatening ulceration of the cornea. The number of reported cases of AK is increasing worldwide every year due to increasing contact lens (CL) wear.Microscopic examination and culture have been used routinely for diagn...