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Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Medical Definition: Infection of the cornea by an ameboid protozoan which may cause corneal ulceration leading to blindness.
Guide Notes: note category: a corneal dis: do not confuse with KERATOACANTHOMA, a skin dis
Previously Indexed: Amebiasis (1975-1989),Keratitis (1975-1989)

Acanthamoeba Keratitis Medical Definitions and Terms

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