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Acanthamoeba is a common amoeba found in the environment. One way of contracting an acanthamoeba infection is through improper and unhygienic handling of contact lenses; the amoeba enters the eye and causes acanthamoeba keratitis, an eye condition which includes symptoms such as severe eye pain, redness, and photophobia. The infection can lead to permanent blindness; however, it can be treated, especially when diagnosed promptly.

Top Resources on Acanthamoeba Infection

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Acanthamoeba Infection: Topic Home | Acanthamoeba Infection Fact Sheet
• Healthlink: What is an Acanthamoeba Infection?
• WrongDiagnosis: Acanthamoeba Infection
• eMedicine: Acanthamoeba
• Wikipedia: Acanthamoeba
• EyeMDLink: Acanthamoeba Keratitis
• Digital Reference of Ophthalmology: Acanthamoeba Keratitis

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