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What is acanthamoeba keratitis?

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Corneal infection: It is a corneal ulcer caused by waterborne amoeba, often found in lakes and canals in tropical areas. It needs to be treated agressively because the infection may spread into the central nervous system.

Answered 4/21/2013

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