The effect of Legionella pneumophila infection on the encystation of Acanthamoeba castellanii.

Acanthamoeba is a genus of free-living amoebae commonly found in soil, water, and other habitats. This organism undergoes 2 distinct stages in its life cycle, the trophozoite and the cyst. Under adverse conditions, trophozoites transform into cysts,…

Preview only. Read the full abstract at the source