Conjunctivitis presumably due to acanthamoeba Conjuntivite presumível por acanthamoeba
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2004
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Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia
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3
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De Carvalho Ruthes A.C.
Wahab S.
Wahab N.
Moreira H.
Moreira L.
Wahab S.
Wahab N.
Moreira H.
Moreira L.
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Purpose: To describe four cases of conjunctivitis presumably due to Acanthamoeba considering diagnosis, signs, symptoms and treatment. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of all patients who presented a clinical diagnosis of Acanthamoeba conjunctivitis between September/1998 to January/ 2001 at the "Hospital de Olhos do Paraná (HOP)". All eyes were submitted to a protocol of investigation that included ophthalmologic examination, microscopic examination and culture exams of conjunctival smears for adequate treatment. Results: The laboratorial results of conjunctival smears revealed contamination with Acanthamoeba by direct examination and thereafter, confirmed by culture. The authors observed cysts and trophozoites of Acanthamoeba. Conclusion: This is the first report of conjunctivitis presumably due to according to Acanthamoeba the reviewed literature. Selected patients refractory to clinical treatment should undergo laboratorial screening to identify the etiologic agent and adequate treatment.