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      Acanthamoeba keratitis.

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          The first Acanthamoeba keratitis was found in 1974, and the first Japanese case was reported in 1988. We divided the clinical features to three stages, and described clinical features in each stage. Diagnosis was suspected from clinical history and features, and definite diagnosis was made by direct examination or culture. We recommended the triple procedures consisted from systemic antifungal drug, topical anti-amoebic eye drops, and surgical debridement of the lesion for optimal treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Prevention must be aimed at education of eye care practitioners and contact lens wearers.

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          Journal
          Ophthalmologica
          Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde
          S. Karger AG
          0030-3755
          0030-3755
          1997
          : 211 Suppl 1
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Daini Hospital, Japan.
          Article
          10.1159/000310885
          9065937
          c138425c-b784-4e30-a8f7-f6e45e5bf719
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