Isolation and identification of potentially pathogenic free-living amoeba in dental-unit water samples

Autor: Hadi Khatoonaki, Kavous Solhjoo, Hassan Rezanezhad, Belal Armand, Amir Abdoli, Ali Taghipour
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Water and Health, Vol 20, Iss 7, Pp 1126-1136 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1477-8920
1996-7829
DOI: 10.2166/wh.2022.097
Popis: Although the presence of free-living amoebae (FLAs) in various water sources has been reported, few studies have been surveyed on their abundance in medical-unit and dental-unit water samples. The current study aimed to identify morphological and molecular characteristics of FLA isolates in the water samples of the dental unit in Iran. A total of 232 water samples were collected from 17 dental units. Then, filtration and cultivation were conducted on a non-nutrient agar (NNA) medium. Also, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay and sequencing were performed by using the genus/species-specific primers plus a common primer set on positive samples. One hundred and sixty-six samples were positive for FLA by the microscopic method, whereas 114 samples were positive by the molecular method with a common primer set. Considering the PCR assay with genus/species-specific primers, 23.27% (54/232) samples were identified as Acanthamoeba spp. (belonging to T4 genotype), 36.63% (85/232) as Vermamoeba vermiformis, and 1.72% (4/232) as Vahlkampfiidae family (Naegleria lovaniensis). These results highlight a need to improve filtration systems in dental units and periodic screenings for FLA in dental-unit water. HIGHLIGHTS Among 232 water samples of the dental unit, 166 samples were positive for FLA by the microscopic method, whereas 114 samples were positive by the molecular method with a common primer set.; Considering the PCR, 23.27% (54/232) samples were identified as Acanthamoeba spp. (belonging to T4 genotype), 36.63% (85/232) as Vermamoeba vermiformis, and 1.72% (4/232) as Vahlkampfiidae family (Naegleria lovaniensis).;
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