Isolation and molecular characterization of Acanthamoeba genotypes isolated from soil sources of public and recreational areas in Iran.

doi:10.1515/ap-2016-0108

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Isolation and molecular characterization of Acanthamoeba genotypes isolated from soil sources of public and recreational areas in Iran.

Acta parasitologica - 1 Dec 2016

Karamati Seyed Ahmad, Niyyati Maryam, Lorenzo-Morales Jacob, Lasjerdi Zohreh

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Pathogenic strains of Acanthamoeba are causative agents of a sight threating infection of the cornea known as Acanthamoeba keratitis. AK cases have been reported in Iran recently due to inappropriate usage of contact lens maintenance and most patients report a contact with contaminated sources such as dust, water or soil. Sixty soil samples were collected from public and recreational areas in the province of East...

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PMID: 27787217
DOI: 10.1515/ap-2016-0108

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