<i>Acanthamoeba</i> keratitis cases in Sweden: genotypes and clinical course
keratitis, which can cause blindness. Our research presents data from Sweden on the genotypes of the parasite causing this infection. While the most common genotype worldwide, T4, was also predominant in our study, we found an unexpectedly high number of cases caused by the T3 genotype. This may indicate regional differences and highlights the need for ongoing research. The study also examines the link between genotype and patient outcomes. Although our findings did not establish a statistically significant correlation, knowledge of such a connection could prove valuable in efforts to improve management, and further multicenter studies may be warranted.
Authors
- Per G. Montan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1062-0766)
- E. Nivenius
- Leigh Davidsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8822-7554)
Institutions
- Public Health Agency of Sweden (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Vision Eye Institute (AU)
- S:t Eriks Ögonsjukhus (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microbiology Spectrum
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03058-25
- Primary Topic
- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ögonfonden
- Carmen and Bertil Regnér's Foundation