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Schroeder JM, Booton GC, Hay J, Niszl IA, Seal DV, Markus MB, Fuerst PA, Byers TJ. Use of subgenic 18S ribosomal DNA PCR and sequencing for genus and genotype identification of acanthamoebae from humans with keratitis and from sewage sludge. J Clin Microbiol 2001;39:1903-11. [PMID: 11326011 PMCID: PMC88046 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.39.5.1903-1911.2001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 417] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]  Open
research-article 24 417
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Qvarnstrom Y, Visvesvara GS, Sriram R, da Silva AJ. Multiplex real-time PCR assay for simultaneous detection of Acanthamoeba spp., Balamuthia mandrillaris, and Naegleria fowleri. J Clin Microbiol 2006;44:3589-95. [PMID: 17021087 PMCID: PMC1594764 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00875-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 276] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]  Open
Journal Article 19 276
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Bacon AS, Frazer DG, Dart JK, Matheson M, Ficker LA, Wright P. A review of 72 consecutive cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, 1984-1992. Eye (Lond) 1993;7 ( Pt 6):719-25. [PMID: 8119418 DOI: 10.1038/eye.1993.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 194] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]  Open
32 194
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Booton GC, Visvesvara GS, Byers TJ, Kelly DJ, Fuerst PA. Identification and distribution of Acanthamoeba species genotypes associated with nonkeratitis infections. J Clin Microbiol 2005;43:1689-93. [PMID: 15814986 PMCID: PMC1081337 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.43.4.1689-1693.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 188] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]  Open
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. 20 188
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Kilvington S, Gray T, Dart J, Morlet N, Beeching JR, Frazer DG, Matheson M. Acanthamoeba Keratitis: The Role of Domestic Tap Water Contamination in the United Kingdom. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2004;45:165-9. [PMID: 14691169 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.03-0559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]  Open
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Joslin CE, Tu EY, Shoff ME, Booton GC, Fuerst PA, McMahon TT, Anderson RJ, Dworkin MS, Sugar J, Davis FG, Stayner LT. The association of contact lens solution use and Acanthamoeba keratitis. Am J Ophthalmol 2007;144:169-180. [PMID: 17588524 PMCID: PMC2692658 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2007] [Revised: 05/25/2007] [Accepted: 05/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural 18 182
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Amann R, Springer N, Schönhuber W, Ludwig W, Schmid EN, Müller KD, Michel R. Obligate intracellular bacterial parasites of acanthamoebae related to Chlamydia spp. Appl Environ Microbiol 1997;63:115-21. [PMID: 8979345 PMCID: PMC168308 DOI: 10.1128/aem.63.1.115-121.1997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]  Open
research-article 28 180
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Gray TB, Cursons RT, Sherwan JF, Rose PR. Acanthamoeba, bacterial, and fungal contamination of contact lens storage cases. Br J Ophthalmol 1995;79:601-5. [PMID: 7626578 PMCID: PMC505174 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.79.6.601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
research-article 30 174
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Illingworth CD, Cook SD. Acanthamoeba keratitis. Surv Ophthalmol 1998;42:493-508. [PMID: 9635900 DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6257(98)00004-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Review 27 172
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Larkin DF, Kilvington S, Dart JK. Treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis with polyhexamethylene biguanide. Ophthalmology 1992;99:185-91. [PMID: 1553206 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(92)31994-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]  Open
Case Reports 33 169
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Booton GC, Kelly DJ, Chu YW, Seal DV, Houang E, Lam DSC, Byers TJ, Fuerst PA. 18S ribosomal DNA typing and tracking of Acanthamoeba species isolates from corneal scrape specimens, contact lenses, lens cases, and home water supplies of Acanthamoeba keratitis patients in Hong Kong. J Clin Microbiol 2002;40:1621-5. [PMID: 11980931 PMCID: PMC130944 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.40.5.1621-1625.2002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]  Open
research-article 23 165
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Larkin DF, Kilvington S, Easty DL. Contamination of contact lens storage cases by Acanthamoeba and bacteria. Br J Ophthalmol 1990;74:133-5. [PMID: 2322508 PMCID: PMC1042032 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.74.3.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
research-article 35 151
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Schuster FL, Visvesvara GS. Opportunistic amoebae: challenges in prophylaxis and treatment. Drug Resist Updat 2004;7:41-51. [PMID: 15072770 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2004.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2003] [Revised: 01/10/2004] [Accepted: 01/10/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Schuster FL, Guglielmo BJ, Visvesvara GS. In-vitro activity of miltefosine and voriconazole on clinical isolates of free-living amebas: Balamuthia mandrillaris, Acanthamoeba spp., and Naegleria fowleri. J Eukaryot Microbiol 2006;53:121-6. [PMID: 16579814 DOI: 10.1111/j.1550-7408.2005.00082.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Journal Article 19 140
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Duguid IG, Dart JK, Morlet N, Allan BD, Matheson M, Ficker L, Tuft S. Outcome of acanthamoeba keratitis treated with polyhexamethyl biguanide and propamidine. Ophthalmology 1997;104:1587-92. [PMID: 9331195 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(97)30092-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]  Open
28 137
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Khan NA. Pathogenesis of Acanthamoeba infections. Microb Pathog 2003;34:277-85. [PMID: 12782480 DOI: 10.1016/s0882-4010(03)00061-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Review 22 125
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Tsvetkova N, Schild M, Panaiotov S, Kurdova-Mintcheva R, Gottstein B, Walochnik J, Aspöck H, Lucas MS, Müller N. The identification of free-living environmental isolates of amoebae from Bulgaria. Parasitol Res 2004;92:405-13. [PMID: 14760525 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-003-1052-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2003] [Accepted: 11/13/2003] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Maghsood AH, Sissons J, Rezaian M, Nolder D, Warhurst D, Khan NA. Acanthamoeba genotype T4 from the UK and Iran and isolation of the T2 genotype from clinical isolates. J Med Microbiol 2005;54:755-759. [PMID: 16014429 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.45970-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]  Open
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 20 116
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Rohr U, Weber S, Michel R, Selenka F, Wilhelm M. Comparison of free-living amoebae in hot water systems of hospitals with isolates from moist sanitary areas by identifying genera and determining temperature tolerance. Appl Environ Microbiol 1998;64:1822-4. [PMID: 9572957 PMCID: PMC106236 DOI: 10.1128/aem.64.5.1822-1824.1998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/1997] [Accepted: 02/16/1998] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]  Open
Comparative Study 27 113
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Fritsche TR, Gautom RK, Seyedirashti S, Bergeron DL, Lindquist TD. Occurrence of bacterial endosymbionts in Acanthamoeba spp. isolated from corneal and environmental specimens and contact lenses. J Clin Microbiol 1993;31:1122-6. [PMID: 8501212 PMCID: PMC262890 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.31.5.1122-1126.1993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]  Open
research-article 32 111
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Dahlgren MA, Lingappan A, Wilhelmus KR. The clinical diagnosis of microbial keratitis. Am J Ophthalmol 2007;143:940-944. [PMID: 17408586 PMCID: PMC1973090 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2006] [Revised: 02/14/2007] [Accepted: 02/16/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural 18 108
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Berger P, Papazian L, Drancourt M, La Scola B, Auffray JP, Raoult D. Ameba-associated microorganisms and diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia. Emerg Infect Dis 2006;12:248-55. [PMID: 16494750 PMCID: PMC3373093 DOI: 10.3201/eid1202.050434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]  Open
Journal Article 19 106
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Tu EY, Joslin CE, Sugar J, Booton GC, Shoff ME, Fuerst PA. The relative value of confocal microscopy and superficial corneal scrapings in the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Cornea 2008;27:764-72. [PMID: 18650660 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e31816f27bf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Comparative Study 17 101
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Walochnik J, Haller-Schober E, Kölli H, Picher O, Obwaller A, Aspöck H. Discrimination between clinically relevant and nonrelevant Acanthamoeba strains isolated from contact lens- wearing keratitis patients in Austria. J Clin Microbiol 2000;38:3932-6. [PMID: 11060047 PMCID: PMC87520 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.38.11.3932-3936.2000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]  Open
research-article 25 97
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Lorenzo-Morales J, Ortega-Rivas A, Foronda P, Martínez E, Valladares B. Isolation and identification of pathogenic Acanthamoeba strains in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain from water sources. Parasitol Res 2005;95:273-7. [PMID: 15678350 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-005-1301-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2004] [Accepted: 11/29/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 20 96
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