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Management of refractory Acanthamoeba keratitis, two cases.
Mohammad Soleimani1, Alireza Latifi2, Bita Momenaei1
1Ocular Trauma and Emergency Department, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Parasitology Research
|January 7, 2021
Summary
Acanthamoeba keratitis, an eye infection causing vision loss, requires early diagnosis. This report details two complex cases of this serious condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Acanthamoeba keratitis is a severe ocular infection.
- It is caused by ubiquitous free-living amoebae from the genus Acanthamoeba.
- The infection can lead to significant visual impairment or blindness.
Observation:
- Acanthamoeba species are commonly found in environmental sources like water, soil, and air.
- Diagnosis typically involves culturing eye scrapings or using confocal microscopy.
- This paper presents two challenging cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis.
Findings:
- Detailed case reports of complicated Acanthamoeba keratitis.
- Highlights the diagnostic methods used for these specific cases.
- Illustrates the clinical presentation of severe Acanthamoeba infections.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the importance of prompt diagnosis for effective treatment outcomes.
- Contributes to understanding the management of complex Acanthamoeba keratitis cases.
- Underscores the potential severity and visual consequences of this amoebic eye infection.
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