Molecular characterization of Acanthamoeba isolated from Kayseri well water


Kuk S., Yazar S., Dogan S., ÇETİNKAYA Ü., Sakalar C.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.43, no.1, pp.12-17, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1205-26
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.12-17
  • Keywords: Acanthamoeba, well water, genotype, Kayseri, Turkey, FREE-LIVING AMEBAS, GENOTYPE T4, IDENTIFICATION, KERATITIS, GENUS, SPP., PCR
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae have a cosmopolitan distribution in soil, dust, air, and water. Generally, environmental free-living amoebae do not threaten human health. This study aimed to investigate the presence of Acanthamoeba in well waters drawn from different locations in Kayseri, Turkey, which are mainly used for drinking or irrigation by the residents in the region.