Abstract

MENGHI, Claudia; CARIDE, María C  and  GATTA, Claudia. Acanthamoeba sp.: a case report in a non-contact lens wearer. Rev. argent. microbiol. [online]. 2012, vol.44, n.4, pp.275-277. ISSN 0325-7541.

Acanthamoeba sp. keratitis is generally related to wearing contact lenses, and, to a lesser extent, to contaminated water. it is characterized by reduced visual capacity and the presence of severe ocular pain. Clinically, it can be mistaken for a herpes infection. if it is not diagnosed, and timely and adequately treated, it can result in corneal perforation and, eventually, in vision loss. One of the few registered cases of Acanthamoeba sp. keratitis not related to the use of contact lenses is herein reported.

Keywords : Acanthamoeba sp.; Bilateral keratitis; Contaminated water.

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