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Acanthamoeba infection

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Acanthamoeba infection
Acanthamoeba polyphaga cyst. Phase contrast. Ameba, parasite.
SpecialtyDermatology

Acanthamoeba infection is a cutaneous condition resulting from Acanthamoeba that may result in various skin lesions.[1][2]: 1172  Acanthamoeba strains can also infect human eyes causing Acanthamoeba keratitis.[3]

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