acanthamebiasis

acanthamebiasis
Infection by free-living soil and water amebae of the genus Acanthamoeba that may result in a necrotizing dermal or tissue invasion, a fulminating and usually fatal primary amebic meningoencephalitis, or a subacute or chronic granulomatous amebic encephalitis.

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acan·tha·me·bi·a·sis (ə-kan″thə-me-biґə-sis) infection with a species of Acanthamoeba; the most common manifestations are granulomatous amebic encephalitis and Acanthamoeba keratitis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Acanthamoeba — A microscopic organism, an amoeba, found in soil, dust and fresh water (lakes, rivers, hot springs and hot tubs). Acanthamoeba also occur in brackish water and sea water as well as in heating, venting, and air conditioner units, humidifiers, and… …   Medical dictionary

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