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Detection of Free-Living Amoeba in a tertiary care hospital
- Source :
- Microbiologia Medica, Vol 39, Iss 1 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- PAGEPress Publications, 2024.
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Abstract
- This study aims to investigate the presence of Free-Living Amoebae (FLA), particularly Acanthamoeba spp., in diverse water systems and body fluids within a hospital. Water and body fluid samples were collected from various locations. Cultivation of FLA was performed using Non-Nutrient Agar (NNA) culture with Escherichia coli, and microscopic observations after staining. Microscopic observations revealed the presence of Acanthamoeba spp. in pre-dialysis tank water and dental flush water samples. The identification of Acanthamoeba in specific water sources underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and preventive strategies to mitigate potential health risks.
- Subjects :
- Acanthamoeba
Naegleria
dialysis water
dental flush water
Microbiology
QR1-502
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English, Italian
- ISSN :
- 22806423
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Microbiologia Medica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.93cd4823f3764f94afadfef75e6335e9
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4081/mm.2024.12287