Ophthalmology Which of the following statement is true regarding Acanthamoeba keratitis: September 2012 A For the isolation of the causative agent, corneal scraping should be cultured on a nutrient agar plate B The causative agent, Acanthamoeba is a helminth whose normal habitat is soil C Keratitis due to Acanthamoeba is NOT seen in the immunocompromised patient D Acanthamoeba does NOT depend upon a human host for the completion of its life-cycle 💡 Explanation Which of the following statement is true regarding Acanthamoeba keratitis: September 2012 ✓ Correct Answer: D. Acanthamoeba does NOT depend upon a human host for the completion of its life-cycle