Acanthamoeba keratitis

Acanthamoeba keratitis

Definition

Keratitis due to infection by acanthamoeba; it is usually associated with soft contact lens wear, particularly overnight wear.

Also known as Acanthamoeba caused keratitis, keratitis, Acanthamoeba — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Camera-type eye Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Camera-type eye Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cornea Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cornea Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Ketoconazole may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)