Fatal granulomatous amebic encephalitis initially presenting with a cutaneous lesion.

Authors :: Gramp PE
Dooley J
O'Brien B
Jones A
Tan L
Robson J
Robertson T
Simos P
Fuller R
Gramp DV
Meumann EM
Source :: The Australasian journal of dermatology [Australas J Dermatol] 2023 Aug; Vol. 64 (3), pp. e256-e261. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 08.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: We present a case of a 66-year-old man with a cutaneous Balamuthia mandrillaris lesion that progressed to fatal granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. We provide a summary of Australian cases and describe the clinical features and approach to diagnosing this rare but devastating condition, including the importance of PCR for diagnosis.<br /> (© 2023 Australasian College of Dermatologists.)

Subjects :: Humans
Male
Aged
Fatal Outcome
Biopsy
Skin pathology
Antiprotozoal Agents therapeutic use
Fluconazole therapeutic use
Balamuthia mandrillaris
Amebiasis diagnosis
Infectious Encephalitis diagnosis

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