Acanthamoeba is a genus of amoebae that are commonly recovered from soil, fresh water, and other habitats. The genus Acanthamoeba has two stages in its life cycle, the metabolically active trophozoite stage and a dormant, stress-resistant cyst stage.

2023年12月12日 · Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare parasitic eye infection from a certain type of amoeba. It affects the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped front covering of your eye. When not treated, it can damage your eyes and cause loss of sight. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.

2024年10月10日 · Acanthamoeba is a free-living ameba, a kind of one-celled organism that lives in water, soil, and dust. Most people will come into contact with Acanthamoeba at some point, but most won't get sick. Although rare, some people develop serious …

2024年10月10日 · Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare and severe eye infection caused by Acanthamoeba, a kind of single-celled organism. The infection, which can lead to vision loss, can affect anyone but most cases in the United States occur in people who wear contact lenses.

2024年10月10日 · Acanthamoeba is a kind of single-celled living organism that can cause rare but serious infections of different parts of the body. People with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of non-keratitis Acanthamoeba infections.

Acanthamoeba keratitis, first recognized in 1973, is a rare, vision threatening, parasitic infection seen most often in contact lens wearers. It is often characterized by pain out of proportion to findings and the late clinical appearance of a stromal ring-shaped infiltrate.

2023年5月9日 · Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but serious infection of the eye that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. What causes Acanthamoeba keratitis? Acanthamoeba keratitis infection is caused by a microscopic, free-living ameba (single-celled living organism) called Acanthamoeba.

Acanthamoeba infection is primarily caused by exposure to contaminated water sources, such as lakes, rivers, or improperly maintained swimming pools. Acanthamoeba infections can manifest in various ways, affecting different parts of the body and presenting with distinct symptoms.

2012年1月10日 · Acanthamoeba is a free-living protist pathogen, capable of causing a blinding keratitis and fatal granulomatous encephalitis.

2024年10月10日 · Acanthamoeba can cause rare but very serious infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems. Nasal or sinus rinsing with unsafe water might increase the risk of an Acanthamoeba infection. See a healthcare provider if you have symptoms of an Acanthamoeba infection.