Acanthamoeba species isolated from marine water in Malaysia exhibit distinct genotypes and variable physiological properties

• Main Authors: Rosnani Hanim Mohd Hussain (Author), Mohamed Kamel Abdul Ghani (Author), Naveed Ahmed Khan (Author), Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui (Author), Tengku Shahrul Anuar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: IWA Publishing, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The present study identifies the Acanthamoeba genotypes and their pathogenic potential in five marine waters in Malaysia. Fifty water samples were collected between January and May 2019. Physical parameters of water quality were measured in situ, whereas chemical and microbiological analyses were co...