The relationship between environmental sources and the susceptibility of Acanthamoeba keratitis in the United Kingdom.

Nicole A CarntDinesh SubediSophie ConnorSimon Kilvington

Published in: PloS one (2020)

The prevalence of Acanthamoeba and FLA was high in UK homes. FLA colonisation was higher in AK patients compared to controls but the prevalence of Acanthamoeba between AK patients and CL controls domestic sinks was similar. This study confirms that domestic water isolates are probably the source of AK infection. Advice about avoiding water contact when using CL's should be mandatory.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
risk factors
cross sectional
climate change
patient reported