Molecular characterisation and potential pathogenicity analysis of Acanthamoeba isolated from recreational lakes in Peninsular Malaysia

• Main Authors: Rohaya Abdul Halim (Author), Rosnani Hanim Mohd Hussain (Author), Shafiq Aazmi (Author), Hasseri Halim (Author), Naveed Ahmed Khan (Author), Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui (Author), Tengku Shahrul Anuar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: IWA Publishing, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The present study aims to identify the Acanthamoeba genotypes and their pathogenic potential in three recreational lakes in Malaysia. Thirty water samples were collected by purposive sampling between June and July 2022. Physical parameters of water quality were measured in situ while chemical and mi...