Youngae Baek

Rapid detection of viable Acanthamoeba spp. trophozoites and cysts in water treatment processes using propidium monoazide coupled with real-time PCR

Acanthamoeba spp. are known to cause human diseases such as granulomatous amoebic encephalitis and keratitis. These protozoa can persist in aquatic environments for extended periods and exhibit resistance to disinfectants used in water treatment, posing a significant threat to pu...