Acanthamoeba castellanii str. Neff Genome sequencing and assembly. Acanthamoeba castellanii str. Neff

Acanthamoebas are known to cause disease, including amoebic keratitis and encephalitis. In particular, A. castellani can be found in various soil ecosystems where it preys on bacteria, fungi and other protozoa.

棘阿米巴属（Acanthamoeba）已知可引发多种疾病，包括阿米巴性角膜炎与脑炎。其中，卡氏棘阿米巴（Acanthamoeba castellani）可广泛存在于各类土壤生态系统中，并以细菌、真菌及其他原生动物为食。