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If Acanthamoeba testing is unavailable locally, what immediate management is reasonable while arranging urgent referral?

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Ophthalmology · UCSF Medical Center
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It is always best to have a LOW threshold to initiate Acanthamoeba treatment. If you really suspect Acanthamoeba and have NO culture/PCR capability, I would recommend starting anti-Acanthamoeba therapy and getting the person to a cornea specialist who can confirm the diagnosis asap. Delay in treatme...

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