Table 1. Frequency of Acanthamoeba spp. in various water sources.
| Sample type | Number of samples processed | Number of Acanthamoeba positive samples in NNA culture | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tap water | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Drinking water | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Swimming pool | 12 | 2 | 16.7 |
| Recreational water (samples from water fountain, artificial waterfalls at parks) | 15 | 4 | 26.7 |
| Borewell water (Stored tanks at date farms) | 8 | 3 | 37.5 |
| Total | 57 | 10 | 17.5 |