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Under a magnification of 400X, this photomicrograph highlights the histopathologic changes exhibited by a corneal tissue specimen infected with the amoeba Acanthamoeba polyphaga, resulting in Acanthamoeba keratitis. Note the arrowhead indicating an A. polyphaga organism within the corneal tissue.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. Govinda Visvesvara
Creation Date: 1974
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