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18S Ribosomal DNA Typing and Tracking of Acanthamoeba Species Isolates from Corneal Scrape Specimens, Contact Lenses, Lens Cases, and Home Water Supplies of Acanthamoeba Keratitis Patients in Hong Kong

G. C. Booton, D. J. Kelly, Y.-W. Chu, D. V. Seal, E. Houang, D. S. C. Lam, T. J. Byers, P. A. Fuerst
G. C. Booton
1Department of Molecular Genetics
2Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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D. J. Kelly
1Department of Molecular Genetics
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Y.-W. Chu
3Departments of Microbiology
4Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales and Hong Kong Eye Hospitals, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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D. V. Seal
3Departments of Microbiology
4Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales and Hong Kong Eye Hospitals, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
5Applied Vision Research Centre, City University, London, United Kingdom
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E. Houang
3Departments of Microbiology
4Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales and Hong Kong Eye Hospitals, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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D. S. C. Lam
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4Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales and Hong Kong Eye Hospitals, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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T. J. Byers
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DOI: 10.1128/JCM.40.5.1621-1625.2002
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DOI 
https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.40.5.1621-1625.2002
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11980931

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  • Received November 21, 2001
  • Returned for modification January 3, 2002
  • Accepted February 12, 2002
  • Published online May 1, 2002.

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  1. G. C. Booton1,2*,
  2. D. J. Kelly1,
  3. Y.-W. Chu3,4,
  4. D. V. Seal3,4,5,
  5. E. Houang3,4,
  6. D. S. C. Lam3,4,
  7. T. J. Byers1 and
  8. P. A. Fuerst1,2
  1. 1Department of Molecular Genetics
  2. 2Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  3. 3Departments of Microbiology
  4. 4Ophthalmology, Prince of Wales and Hong Kong Eye Hospitals, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  5. 5Applied Vision Research Centre, City University, London, United Kingdom
  • ↵* Corresponding author. Mailing address: Department of Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210. Phone: (614) 292-4570. Fax: (614) 292-4466. E-mail: booton.1{at}osu.edu .

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18S Ribosomal DNA Typing and Tracking of Acanthamoeba Species Isolates from Corneal Scrape Specimens, Contact Lenses, Lens Cases, and Home Water Supplies of Acanthamoeba Keratitis Patients in Hong Kong
G. C. Booton, D. J. Kelly, Y.-W. Chu, D. V. Seal, E. Houang, D. S. C. Lam, T. J. Byers, P. A. Fuerst
Journal of Clinical Microbiology May 2002, 40 (5) 1621-1625; DOI: 10.1128/JCM.40.5.1621-1625.2002

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18S Ribosomal DNA Typing and Tracking of Acanthamoeba Species Isolates from Corneal Scrape Specimens, Contact Lenses, Lens Cases, and Home Water Supplies of Acanthamoeba Keratitis Patients in Hong Kong
G. C. Booton, D. J. Kelly, Y.-W. Chu, D. V. Seal, E. Houang, D. S. C. Lam, T. J. Byers, P. A. Fuerst
Journal of Clinical Microbiology May 2002, 40 (5) 1621-1625; DOI: 10.1128/JCM.40.5.1621-1625.2002
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KEYWORDS

Acanthamoeba
Contact Lenses
Cornea
DNA, Ribosomal
keratitis
RNA, Ribosomal, 18S
Water

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