title: [Acanthamoeba sp.: a case report in a non-contact lens wearer].
abstract: Acanthamoeba sp. keratitis is generally related to wearing contact lenses, and, to a lesser extent, to contaminated water. It is characterized by reduced visual capacity and the presence of severe ocular pain. Clinically, it can be mistaken for a herpes infection. if it is not diagnosed, and timely and adequately treated, it can result in corneal perforation and, eventually, in vision loss. One of the few registered cases of Acanthamoeba sp. keratitis not related to the use of contact lenses is herein reported.
authors.affiliation: Laboratorio de Parasitología Clínica, Cátedra de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica, Universidad de Buenos Aires. Av. Córdoba 2351 (1113) Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. cmenghi@fibertel.com.ar
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Menghi
authors.forename: María C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Caride
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gatta
mesh_terms: D015823:Acanthamoeba Keratitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055815:Young Adult