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Acanthamoeba keratitis infection cases
Overview
Reports have emerged regarding individual cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare and severe parasitic eye infection that attacks the cornea and can lead to permanent vision loss.
In one instance, a British photographer developed the infection following a trip to Bali, where he engaged in swimming and surfing. His symptoms, including redness and light sensitivity, were initially misdiagnosed as chemical damage before microscopic scans identified the parasite. He is currently undergoing a multi-month treatment plan.
In a separate case, a teenager from California experienced significant vision loss after contracting the infection during a mission in the Dominican Republic. The infection was linked to showering while wearing contact lenses. A delay in diagnosis, caused by an initial misdiagnosis of a herpes infection, resulted in the use of corticosteroids which may have worsened the condition. While the individual has regained partial vision in one eye, they continue to undergo medical treatment for corneal scarring.
Entities
Grace Jamison · Bali · Matt Flack · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · United Kingdom
Timeline
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9 days ago
[HEALTH] 2 sourcesAcanthamoeba infection causes vision loss in teenagerA 19-year-old woman lost vision in both eyes after developing a rare Acanthamoeba corneal infection caused by wearing contact lenses while showering.
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19 days ago
[HEALTH] 4 sourcesBritish photographer diagnosed with rare parasitic eye infection after Bali tripA British photographer faces an uncertain medical prognosis after contracting a rare parasitic eye infection, acanthamoeba keratitis, while swimming in Bali with contact lenses.
Sources
7news.com.au · hopkinsmedicine.org · latestly.com · liberoquotidiano.it · litaliano.it · tnh1.com.br