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. 2013 Apr-Jun;8(2):302–312.

Table 3.

Prevalence of Acanthamoeba spp. in swimming pool samples

Swimming pools Examined samples (n) Heat-tolerant free-living amoebae at 40°C Acanthamoeba spp.
+Ve %
1 12 7 58.3
2 12 3 25.0
3 12 6 50.0
4 12 - -
5 12 5 41.7
6 12 10 83.3
7 12 3 25.0
8 12 8 66.7
9 12 7 58.3
10 12 10 83.3
Total 120 59 49.2