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Histopathological Study of Kidney and Lung induced by Acanthamoeba polyphaga Infection in Immunosuppressed Mice

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Last updated: 04 May 2025

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Zoology and Entomology

Abstract

This study evaluated the pathogenicity of Acanthamoeba polyphaga in immunosuppressed mice, focusing on its histopathological effects on the kidneys and lungs. Fifty male Swiss albino mice were divided into three groups: immunosuppressed uninfected (CS), immunosuppressed Acanthamoeba polyphaga infected (AS), and negative controls (C). The CS and AS groups were sacrificed at 2, 7, and 15 days post-infection (dpi). Histopathological analysis of infected kidneys revealed inflammatory cell infiltration in the renal cortex including periglomerular, perivascular, and interstitial tissues, which was evident at 2 and 7 dpi. Additionally, necrosis in the tubular epithelium nuclei was observed more evident at 15 dpi and distribution of parasite stages in the periglomerular and perivascular areas. The parasite was successfully re-isolated from freshly dissected infected kidney tissues at 2 dpi. Physiological assessment indicated a significant increase in renal biomarkers (urea and creatinine) at 7 and 15 dpi. In the lungs, histopathological findings included perivascular inflammatory cell infiltration, thickening of alveolar septae (a pathognomonic lesion for pneumonia), and congestion in the blood vessels at 7 and 15 dpi. However, lung tissues showed negative results in the re-isolation test. These findings highlight the systemic pathogenic potential of A. polyphaga in immunosuppressed hosts, particularly its pronounced impact on histopathology and renal function and moreover, its presence and impact on lung tissues.

DOI

10.21608/aunj.2025.342776.1109

Keywords

Acanthamoeba polyphaga, histopathology, Mice, kidney, lung

Authors

First Name

Mona

Last Name

Khalaf

MiddleName

Mohamed A.

Affiliation

Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University (71526), Assiut, Egypt

Email

mona_khalaf20@science.aun.edu.eg

City

Assiut

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First Name

Sara

Last Name

Abdel-Hakeem

MiddleName

S

Affiliation

Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University (71526), Assiut, Egypt

Email

sara_assiut86@aun.edu.eg

City

Assiut

Orcid

-

First Name

Mahmoud

Last Name

Abdel-Samiee

MiddleName

Abdel-Zaher

Affiliation

Department of Pathology and Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University (71526), Assiut, Egypt

Email

mahmoud.ali4@vet.au.edu.eg

City

Assiut

Orcid

-

First Name

Gamal

Last Name

Abed

MiddleName

Hassan

Affiliation

Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University (71526), Assiut, Egypt

Email

abed@aun.edu.eg

City

Assiut

Orcid

-

First Name

Fatma

Last Name

Anwar

MiddleName

A. S.

Affiliation

Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University (71526), Assiut, Egypt

Email

fatma.anwar@science.aun.edu.eg

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Assiut

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Volume

54

Article Issue

2

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55339

Issue Date

2025-05-01

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2024-12-08

Publish Date

2025-05-01

Page Start

280

Page End

302

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2812-5029

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2812-5037

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424,615

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Novel Research Articles

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2,242

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Assiut University Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research

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https://aunj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Histopathological Study of Kidney and Lung induced by Acanthamoeba polyphaga Infection in Immunosuppressed Mice

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04 May 2025