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In vitro effects of environmental isolates of Acanthamoeba T4 and T5 over human erythrocytes and platelets.
Experimental parasitology - 1 Mar 2020
Alvarado-Ocampo Johan, Retana-Moreira Lissette, Abrahams-Sandí Elizabeth
Abstract excerpt
Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba have been associated with keratitis and encephalitis. Some factors related to their pathogenic potential have been described, including the release of hydrolytic enzymes, and the adhesion and phagocytosis processes. However, other factors such as their effect over the hemodynamics and microcirculation elements have not been fully investigated. This work determines the...
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