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Author Spotlight: Studying Behavior of Acanthamoeba to Develop Targeted Strategies for Preventing Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Published on: September 20, 2024
Pythium insidiosum and Acanthamoeba keratitis in a contact lens user
Anita Raghavan1, Prathyusha Bellamkonda1, Leonel Mendoza2
1Cornea and Refractive Services, Aravind Eye Hospital Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
The oomycete Pythium and the protozoan Acanthamoeba can cause fulminant and recalcitrant keratitis, respectively. These infections are not only sight-threatening but can also threaten the structural integrity of the eye. A high index of suspicion is required to identify Pythium keratitis given its uncommon occurrence. Acanthamoeba keratitis is most commonly associated with contact lens wear. However, its coexistence with Pythium has not been reported. We present the successful management of a case of contact lens-related keratitis, coinfected with Pythium and Acanthamoeba.
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