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Successful Treatment of Confirmed Naegleria fowleri Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis.

Authors :
Burqi AMK
Satti L
Mahboob S
Anwar SOZ
Bizanjo M
Rafique M
Ghanchi NK
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2024 Apr; Vol. 30 (4), pp. 803-805.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri is a rare but nearly always fatal parasitic infection of the brain. Globally, few survivors have been reported, and the disease has no specific treatment. We report a confirmed case in Pakistan in a 22-year-old man who survived after aggressive therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38526236
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3004.230979