Effect of aqueous extract of Eucalyptus Microtheca on Acanthamoeba genotype T5, an in vitro study

Effect of aqueous extract of Eucalyptus Microtheca on Acanthamoeba genotype T5, an in vitro study

Abstract Background Acanthamoeba is a resilient protozoan that causes serious diseases such as Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK). Due to the ineffectiveness of many drugs against this parasite, plant extracts provide a promising alternative in the treatment process. This study aimed to assess the effectiv...

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Main Authors:	Frough Ashtari, Mahmoud Mahami-Oskouei, Adel Spotin, Ehsan Ahmadpour, Hadi Aali, Hamid Mahmoodpour, Mohammad Hasan Kohansal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Series:	BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:	Acanthamoeba Eucalyptus microtheca In vitro
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04869-z
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