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The Risk Factors and Clinical Features of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: First Time Detection of Acanthamoeba T5 Genotype from Keratitis Patients in Turkey.
Acta parasitologica - 1 Sept 2022
Dirim Erdogan Derya, Aykur Mehmet, Selvi Gunel Nur, Palamar Melis, Barut Selver Ozlem, Ozel Buket, Yagci Ayse, Gunduz Cumhur, Dagci Hande
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The primary aim of this study is to investigate Acanthamoeba in clinical samples of keratitis cases (n = 60), in contact lens (CL) and lens care solutions of asymptomatic CL users (n = 41), and to identify the genotypes in positive samples. The secondary aim is to assess the risk factors and clinical features of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) patients. METHODS: All samples from patients and asymptomatic CL...
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