Acanthamoeba Infections
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Parasitic Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 989
Special Issue Editors
Interests: free-living amoebae; chemotherapy; programmed cell death; infectious diseases; Acanthamoeba
Interests: free-living amoebae; chemotherapy, natural origin products; kinetoplastids
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Dear Colleagues,
Nowadays, Acanthamoeba infections pose significant challenges due to their resistance to conventional therapies and the severe pathologies that they cause. These free-living protozoans can lead to conditions such as Acanthamoeba keratitis, a severe infection of the corneal epithelium often associated with contact lens wearers, and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis, a rare but fatal brain infection. Current therapies against infections caused by this protozoan are often ineffective due to its high resistance to drugs and environmental conditions, the long periods needed to treat infections, and the side effects developed in patients.
Given these challenges, advancing our understanding of Acanthamoeba biology, pathogenic mechanisms, and treatment options is crucial. Researchers are invited to submit their findings to the journal Pathogens for inclusion in a Special Issue dedicated to Acanthamoeba infections. This Special Issue will compile cutting-edge research on diagnostic techniques, novel therapeutic strategies, and insights into the molecular and cellular interactions of Acanthamoeba with host tissues. By sharing these discoveries, we hope to foster collaboration and innovation, ultimately improving the management and outcomes of Acanthamoeba infections.
Dr. Rubén L. Rodríguez-Expósito
Dr. Ines Sifaoui
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Acanthamoeba
- mechanism of action
- programmed cell death
- in vivo research on Acanthamoeba infections
- chemotherapy advances
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