Why there are many cases of amebic keratitis at present than 100 years ago. Case summary: In the given scenario, a man named Tim went swimming along with his contact lens and contacted the amebic keratitis disease. The Acanthamoeba keratitis is a eukaryote that causes this disease. Tim consulted the doctor and he gave an antiseptic solution for the eyes that should be used every 30 minutes. Finally, Tim is recovered from the disease without needing a corneal transplant.

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Why there are many cases of amebic keratitis at present than 100 years ago.

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In the given scenario, a man named Tim went swimming along with his contact lens and contacted the amebic keratitis disease. The Acanthamoeba keratitis is a eukaryote that causes this disease. Tim consulted the doctor and he gave an antiseptic solution for the eyes that should be used every 30 minutes. Finally, Tim is recovered from the disease without needing a corneal transplant.

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