Diagnosis and cytopathogenicity of Ancanthamoeba, Vahlkampfia and Hartmannella in corneal tissue

Acanthamoeba may cause a painful, potentially blinding, opportunistic infection of the cornea. The incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis has increased in line with contact lens usage. Only in the last five years, however, has it been recognised that amoebae other than Acanthamoeba may also be associat...

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Main Author: Kinnear, Frances B.
Published: University of Glasgow 1998
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.312507