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Acanthamoeba is a genus of opportunistic protozoan amebic species widely distributed in nature. Furthermore, it is part of a broader family of free-living amebae that can autonomously survive in the environment, but can also parasitize in human, the host, and result in serious infections.
One health approach to tackling Acanthamoeba infections at UNGA79

One health approach to tackling Acanthamoeba infections at UNGA79

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

New drug candidate found to be highly effective in treating rare sight-threatening eye infection

New drug candidate found to be highly effective in treating rare sight-threatening eye infection

IRIS Registry presents latest eye research at AAO 2022

IRIS Registry presents latest eye research at AAO 2022

People wearing reusable contact lenses more likely to develop rare sight-threatening eye infection

People wearing reusable contact lenses more likely to develop rare sight-threatening eye infection

Disease-causing amoebas that live on organic leafy vegetables could be a threat to public health

Disease-causing amoebas that live on organic leafy vegetables could be a threat to public health

How SARS-CoV-2 enters the central nervous system

How SARS-CoV-2 enters the central nervous system

Fight for Sight poll: Brits put their eyesight at risk through unsafe contact lens habits

Fight for Sight poll: Brits put their eyesight at risk through unsafe contact lens habits

Silver nanoparticles coated with anti-seizure drugs can kill brain-eating amoebae

Silver nanoparticles coated with anti-seizure drugs can kill brain-eating amoebae

New outbreak of rare eye disease identified in contact lens wearers

New outbreak of rare eye disease identified in contact lens wearers

Fraunhofer researchers pursue gentle approach to treat microbial keratitis

Fraunhofer researchers pursue gentle approach to treat microbial keratitis

Waterborne disease outbreaks can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings

Waterborne disease outbreaks can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings

UAB optometrist offers tips to keep eyes healthy during summer months

UAB optometrist offers tips to keep eyes healthy during summer months

New contact lens microbiology workshop aims at preventing Acanthamoeba keratitis

New contact lens microbiology workshop aims at preventing Acanthamoeba keratitis

FDA clears Abbott's RevitaLens Ocutec contact lens disinfecting solution

FDA clears Abbott's RevitaLens Ocutec contact lens disinfecting solution

Study reveals how galectin-3 carbohydrate-binding protein promotes angiogenesis

Study reveals how galectin-3 carbohydrate-binding protein promotes angiogenesis

Court certifies class action lawsuit against Abbott Medical Optics

Court certifies class action lawsuit against Abbott Medical Optics

UT Southwestern ophthalmologist receives 2009 Castroviejo Medal

UT Southwestern ophthalmologist receives 2009 Castroviejo Medal

A virus-infecting virus

A virus-infecting virus

Contact lenses are home to pathogenic amoebae

Contact lenses are home to pathogenic amoebae

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