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ReviewMicroorganisms2024

Understanding Acanthamoeba Keratitis: An In-Depth Review of a Sight-Threatening Eye Infection.

Francesco Petrillo, Antonia Tortori, Veronica Vallino, Marilena Galdiero, Antonio M Fea, Ugo De Sanctis, Michele Reibaldi

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Review in Microorganisms, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

26 citing papers in PubMed.

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  7. Acanthamoeba Keratitis: 34-Year Epidemiological Profile.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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  8. Efficacy of phosphonium amphiphilic salts against Acanthamoeba genotype T4.International journal for parasitology. Drugs and drug resistance · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Francesco PetrilloDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0446-2846
Antonia TortoriOphthalmology Unit, Surgery Department, Piacenza Hospital, 29121 Piacenza, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1151-8732
Veronica VallinoDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Marilena GaldieroDepartment of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 81100 Naples, Italy.
Antonio M FeaDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Ugo De SanctisDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy.
Michele ReibaldiDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1368-6729

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but potentially sight-threatening corneal infection caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite. This microorganism is found ubiquitously in the environment, often in freshwater, soil, and other sources of moisture. Despite its low incidence, AK presents significant challenges due to delayed diagnosis and the complex nature of therapeutic management. Early recognition is crucial to prevent severe ocular complications, including corneal ulceration and vision loss. Diagnostic modalities and treatment strategies may vary greatly depending on the clinical manifestation and the available tools. With the growing reported cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, it is essential for the ophthalmic community to thoroughly understand this condition for its effective management and improved outcomes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of AK, encompassing its epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment.

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acanthamoebaacanthamoeba keratitiscontact lenscorneal ulcerkeratitis

Identifiers

PMID38674702
PMCPMC11052265

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