Characterization of Isolates of Acanthamoeba from the Nasal Mucosa and Cutaneous Lesions of Dogs

Characterization of Isolates of Acanthamoeba from the Nasal Mucosa and Cutaneous Lesions of Dogs

Acanthamoeba spp. are free-living amoebae that are ubiquitously distributed in the environment and can cause encephalomyelitis in animals and humans. The factors that contribute to Acanthamoeba infections include parasite biology, genetic diversity, environmental spread, and host susceptibility. The...

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Published in:Current microbiology Vol. 68; no. 6; pp. 702 - 707
Main Authors: Carlesso, A. M, Mentz, M. B, da Machado, M. L. S, Carvalho, A, Nunes, T. E. T, Maschio, V. J, Rott, M. B
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Boston Springer-Verlag 01-06-2014
Springer US
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Acanthamoeba
Acanthamoeba - classification
Acanthamoeba - genetics
Acanthamoeba - isolation & purification
Acanthamoeba - pathogenicity
Amebiasis - parasitology
Amebiasis - veterinary
Animals
Biology
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biotechnology
DNA, Protozoan - chemistry
DNA, Protozoan - genetics
Dog Diseases - parasitology
Dogs
encephalitis
Genetic diversity
genetic variation
Genotype
humans
Lesions
Life Sciences
Microbiology
Molecular Sequence Data
nasal mucosa
Nasal Mucosa - parasitology
Parasites
pathogenicity
Pathogens
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Sequence Analysis, DNA
skin lesions
Virulence
Wounds and Injuries - parasitology
Nasal Mucosa
VERO Cell Line
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Corneal Fibroblast
Cytopathic Effect
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Summary:Acanthamoeba spp. are free-living amoebae that are ubiquitously distributed in the environment and can cause encephalomyelitis in animals and humans. The factors that contribute to Acanthamoeba infections include parasite biology, genetic diversity, environmental spread, and host susceptibility. The aim of the present study was to characterize isolates of Acanthamoeba from the nasal mucosa and cutaneous lesions of dogs in order to access the occurence and pathogenicity of these organisms in this animal group. We studied 13 isolates of Acanthamoeba confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. They were sequenced, the genotype was determined, and their potential of pathogenicity was evaluated.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00284-014-0532-9
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ISSN:0343-8651
1432-0991
DOI:10.1007/s00284-014-0532-9