Pathogen & Environment | Acanthamoeba | 疾病管制署傳染病

Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living ameba, or amoeba* (single-celled living organism), that can cause rare**, but severe infections of the eye, skin, and​ ... Read More

2019年8月23日 — Acanthamoeba spp.: Disseminated infection typically shows up as inflammation of the lungs or sinuses, and/or skin infections but has the ... Read More

Causal Agents: ... Acanthamoeba spp. , are commonly found in lakes, swimming pools, tap water, and heating and air conditioning units. Several species of ... Read More

What is Acanthamoeba keratitis? ... Eye infection from Acanthamoeba. Acanthamoeba keratitis, or AK, is a rare but serious infection of the eye that can cause ... Read More

Education and information about Acanthamoeba Infection, Acanthamoeba Keratitis, and Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis (GAE) diagnosis. Read More

The incidence of the disease in the United States has been conservatively estimated at approximately one to two cases per million contact lens users, although ... Read More

This information is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. If you have any questions about the ... Read More

Education and information about the symptoms of Acanthamoeba Infection, Acanthamoeba Keratitis, and Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis (GAE). Read More

Education and information about Acanthamoeba Infection, Acanthamoeba Keratitis, and Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis (GAE) prevention. Read More