Organism that causes vision loss detected across NSW coast

Binod Rayamajhee

Macquarie Medical School

Press/Media: Research

Description

An organism that can severely damage eyesight has been detected in water at coastal lagoons across NSW.

Subject

A new study detected the microorganism Acanthamoeba at coastal sites, whcih can cause an extremely rare but potentially sight-threatening eye infection.

Period	25 Aug 2023

Media contributions

Title	Organism that causes vision loss detected across NSW coast
Media name/outlet	The Canberra Times
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	25/08/23
Description	An organism that can severely damage eyesight has been detected in water at coastal lagoons across NSW.
URL	https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8321184/harmful-organism-detected-at-coastal-swimming-spots/
Persons	Binod Rayamajhee

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