Open AccessIdentification of a Novel T17 Genotype of Acanthamoeba from Environmental Isolates and T10 Genotype Causing Keratitis in Thailand
Author(s) -
Warisa Nuprasert,
Chaturong Putaporntip,
Lalida Pariyakanok,
Somchai Jongwutiwes
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of clinical microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.349
H-Index - 255
eISSN - 1070-633X
pISSN - 0095-1137
DOI - 10.1128/jcm.01090-10
Subject(s) - genotype , acanthamoeba , acanthamoeba keratitis , biology , keratitis , ribosomal rna , microbiology and biotechnology , gene , genetics
We analyzed the nuclear small-subunit rRNA genes ofAcanthamoeba isolates from freshwater sources (n = 16) and from patients (n = 6) in Bangkok and surrounding areas. The T10 genotype from a keratitis patient and a novel T17 genotype from water samples were diagnosed for the first time in this study.