Virulence Factors of Acanthamoeba

The signs and symptoms of Acanthamoeba include inflammation and damage to the cornea, vision impairment or blindness. 

Signs and Symptoms of *Acanthamoeba*

The disease Acanthamoeba keratitis is cuased by the protozoan pathogen Acanthamoeba which is responsible for causing infections of the skin and eyes.

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When *acanthamoebae* infect the eye, causing inflammation of the cornea, which could lead to severe damage of the eye.

Acanthamoeba keratitis

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