Acanthamoeba

Overview

Acanthamoeba are a Genus of Detrimental Ameba Protozoa, one of the most common protozoa in soil, and frequently found in fresh waterand other habitats. They can cause rare, but severe infections of the eye, skin, and central nervous system. Most people will be exposed to Acanthamoeba during their lifetime, but very few will become sick from this exposure.

Nervous System

 Acanthamoeba may colonize the Brain.

Skin

 Acanthamoeba may colonize the Skin.

 Acanthamoeba astronyxis

 Acanthamoeba castellanii

 Acanthamoeba culbertsoni

 Acanthamoeba polyphaga