Disease or Syndrome
acanthamoeba keratitis
Subclass of:
Eye Infections, Parasitic; Keratitis; Amebiasis
Definitions related to acanthamoeba keratitis:
  • Infection of the cornea by an ameboid protozoan which may cause corneal ulceration leading to blindness.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Keratitis due to infection by acanthamoeba; it is usually associated with soft contact lens wear, particularly overnight wear.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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