Acanthamoeba is a genus of amoebae that are commonly recovered from soil, fresh water, and other habitats. The genus Acanthamoeba has two stages in its...
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Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare disease in which amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba invade the clear portion of the front (cornea) of the eye. It...
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free-living amoebae of the genera Acanthamoeba, Balamuthia and Sappinia. The term is most commonly used with Acanthamoeba. In more modern references, the...
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Acanthamoeba genome. These genes included Spo11, Mre11, Rad50, Rad51, Rad52, Mnd1, Dmc1, Msh and Mlh. This finding suggests that the ‘'Acanthamoeba'’...
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under the brand name Akantior is a medication used for the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Products containing PHMB are used for inter-operative irrigation...
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infections by various microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and Acanthamoeba (Acanthamoeba keratitis). Many complications arise when contact lenses are worn...
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Mimivirus (redirect from Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus)
natural hosts. This genus contains a single identified species named Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus (APMV). It also refers to a group of phylogenetically...
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Acanthamoeba infection is a cutaneous condition resulting from Acanthamoeba that may result in various skin lesions.: 422 : 1172 Acanthamoeba strains...
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caused by Acanthamoeba. On May 25, 2007, the U.S. Center for Disease Control issued a health advisory due to increased risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis...
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Megavirus is a viral genus, phylogenetically related to Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus (APMV). In colloquial speech, Megavirus chilense is more commonly...
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