Microbiology & infectious diseases

Parasites-eye

Acanthamoeba



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Nat Pernick, M.D.
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Definition / general
  • Rare but serious complication of contact lenses due to contamination of contact lens cleaning systems
  • Organisms are ubiquitous protozoa in soil and fresh water
  • Infections wax and wane, may infiltrate cornea along corneal nerve and cause pain
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Microscopic (histologic) description
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Contributed by Bobbi Pritt, M.D. and Heather Arguello

Double walled cyst and trophozoite

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