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How does Acanthamoeba enter the body?
How does Acanthamoeba enter the body?
- Through inhalation of infected air
- Through the eyes, nasal passages, or broken skin (correct)
- Through ingestion of contaminated food or water
- Through contact with infected animals
What is the infective form of Acanthamoeba?
What is the infective form of Acanthamoeba?
- Trophozoites (correct)
- Spores
- Flagellates
- Cysts
Where can Acanthamoeba spp be found?
Where can Acanthamoeba spp be found?
- Soil, sea water, sewage, swimming pools, contact lens equipment, and dialysis units (correct)
- Household surfaces, food products, and pet habitats
- Deserts, glaciers, deep sea vents, and rainforests
- Air, freshwater, human skin, and plants
What is the size range of Acanthamoeba trophozoite?
What is the size range of Acanthamoeba trophozoite?
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What condition can Acanthamoeba cause in healthy individuals, particularly contact lens users?
What condition can Acanthamoeba cause in healthy individuals, particularly contact lens users?
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What is the size range of Acanthamoeba trophozoite?
What is the size range of Acanthamoeba trophozoite?
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Where can Acanthamoeba spp be found?
Where can Acanthamoeba spp be found?
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How does Acanthamoeba enter the body?
How does Acanthamoeba enter the body?
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What is the infective form of Acanthamoeba?
What is the infective form of Acanthamoeba?
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What condition can Acanthamoeba cause in healthy individuals, particularly contact lens users?
What condition can Acanthamoeba cause in healthy individuals, particularly contact lens users?
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