Morphological Characterization and Genotyping of Acanthamoeba Isolates From Oral and Nasal Samples of Cancer Patients in Kashan, Iran

Abstract

Conclusion: The prevalence of Acanthamoeba infection in oral and nasal cancer patients was higher in Kashan, Iran, compared to other countries. Due to the high rate of oral Acanthamoeba contamination, oral sampling is recommended for better detection of this protozoan. Since T4 is the predominant genotype that can cause serious diseases in high-risk groups, increasing physicians’ awareness of infections associated with Acanthamoeba and preventive and control measures are strongly suggested.