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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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Virulence Factors of Acanthamoeba

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

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