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We are reporting two patients of fatal and rapidly progressive amoebic encephalitis in immunocompetent host from poor socioeconomic status. Both these patient had acute neurological worsening preoperatively and did not… Click to show full abstract
We are reporting two patients of fatal and rapidly progressive amoebic encephalitis in immunocompetent host from poor socioeconomic status. Both these patient had acute neurological worsening preoperatively and did not respond to subsequent surgical decompression. Biopsy report confirmed acanthamoebic cerebral infection.
Keywords:
fulminant acanthamoebic;
immunocompetent;
meningoencephalitis immunocompetent;
immunocompetent patients;
acanthamoebic meningoencephalitis;
patients uncommon
Journal Title: British journal of neurosurgery
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: British journal of neurosurgery
Year Published: 2018
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