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Acanthamoeba keratitis. A clinicopathological case report.

M Hanssens, J F de Jonckheere, C de Meunynck

    International Ophthalmology
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    A rare case of chronic amoebic keratitis, caused by Acanthamoeba, occurred in a Belgian patient after eye exposure to glass wool dust. Treatment involved keratoplasty, with a satisfactory outcome after one year.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Amoebic keratitis is an infection of the cornea by amoebae.
    • It can cause chronic and severe eye inflammation.
    • Acanthamoeba is a common free-living amoeba found in water and soil.

    Observation:

    • A 34-year-old male presented with chronic keratitis lasting over 8 months.
    • The condition was resistant to conventional treatments like antibiotics, steroids, and antivirals.
    • The patient's initial injury involved glass wool dust entering the eye.

    Findings:

    • Histopathological examination of the corneal tissue revealed encysted amoebae.
    • The identified amoebae were classified within the genus Acanthamoeba.
    • This represents the first documented case of Acanthamoeba keratitis in Belgium.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for Acanthamoeba keratitis following non-water-related eye trauma.
    • It underscores the importance of considering amoebic infections in refractory keratitis cases.
    • The successful outcome after keratoplasty suggests surgical intervention can be effective for severe cases.

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