SEP 4, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Molecular characterisation and genetic diversity of Acanthamoeba spp. among contact lens wearers in Northern Algeria: a first report
Scientific Reports
First descriptive molecular survey of Acanthamoeba in contact lens materials from a single region; documents occurrence and genotyping but lacks clinical outcome data, comparators, or epidemiological incidence estimates needed to establish public health burden.
Reported
Contamination rate (morphological…31/39 (79.4%)
Sample size39
Genotype identifiedT4 (all isolates)