Isolation of acanthamoeba spp. from contact lens paraphernalia
Introduction: Acanthamoeba spp. are ubiquitous free-living protozoa that are widely distributed in all types of environment throughout the world. Acanthamoeba sp. is the causative agent of two diseases; keratitis and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. Contaminated contact lenses and corneal les...
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Main Authors: | Ghani M.K.A., , Majid S.A., Abdullah N.S., Nordin A.,, Suboh Y., Rahim N.A.,, Mutalib H.A., Ahmad N. |
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Language: | English |
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2017
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Online Access: | http://ddms.usim.edu.my:80/jspui/handle/123456789/15433 |
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