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2735 Ophthalmology

Which of the following statement is true regarding Acanthamoeba keratitis: September 2012

AFor the isolation of the causative agent, corneal scraping should be cultured on a nutrient agar plate
BThe causative agent, Acanthamoeba is a helminth whose normal habitat is soil
CKeratitis due to Acanthamoeba is NOT seen in the immunocompromised patient
DAcanthamoeba does NOT depend upon a human host for the completion of its life-cycle (Correct Answer)