Scientific reportsHumansAcanthamoeba KeratitisAcanthamoebaPolymerase Chain ReactionFemale
Nested PCR as a superior diagnostic method for Acanthamoeba keratitis compared to conventional techniques.
Sarah Khaksar, Alireza Latifi, Mehdi Mohebali, Mehrnaz Atighehchian, Asad Moradian, Hassan Asadigandomani, Mostafa Rezaian, Narges Anasori, Mona Koosha, Kyle Pellegrino, Shahrokh Izadi, Fatemeh Goudarzi, Elham Kazemirad, Mohammad Soleimani
Published: 202610.1038/s41598-025-32716-1
Abstract
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe eye infection that can cause severe vision loss, especially in contact lens wearers. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for achieving favorable outcomes. Traditional methods, such as culture, are slow and…
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