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Occurrence and genetic characterisation of Acanthamoeba spp. from environmental and domestic water sources in Queen Elizabeth Protected Area, Uganda.
Parasites & vectors - 3 Mar 2016
Sente Celsus, Erume Joseph, Naigaga Irene, Magambo Phillip Kimuda, Ochwo Sylvester, Mulindwa Julius, Namara Benigna Gabriella, Kato Charles Drago, Sebyatika George, Muwonge Kevin, Ocaido Michael
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BACKGROUND: Acanthamoeba is an emerging potentially pathogenic amoeba that has been receiving increasing attention worldwide as a reservoir and potential vector for the transmission of pathogenic bacteria. It is also associated with brain cell damage, keratitis and skin irritation in humans. Its effects are more severe in immunocompromised individuals. This study provides for the first time in Uganda, information...
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