Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amoebic encephalitis: The first African experience.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac096
Abstract: We report the first case of Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amoebic encephalitis definitively acquired in Africa. Our case emphasises initial non-specific dermatological features, delays in confirmation of the diagnosis, difficulties accessing recommended medication, and uncertainty about… read more here.
Keywords: balamuthia mandrillaris; granulomatous amoebic; first african; amoebic encephalitis ... See more keywords
Balamuthia mandrillaris-Related Primary Amoebic Encephalitis in China Diagnosed by Next Generation Sequencing and a Review of the Literature.
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmz079
Abstract: BACKGROUND Encephalitis is caused by infection, immune mediated diseases, or primary inflammatory diseases. Of all the causative infectious pathogens, 90% are viruses or bacteria. Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE), caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris, is a rare… read more here.
Keywords: next generation; generation sequencing; amoebic encephalitis; balamuthia mandrillaris ... See more keywords
Amoebic encephalitis within Australia
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.16523
Abstract: Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis is a rare but likely under‐recognised form of subacute, usually fatal, encephalitis. We present an illustrative case report and literature review of Australian cases, summarising clinical features, diagnostic methods, treatment and outcomes. read more here.
Keywords: encephalitis; within australia; encephalitis within; amoebic encephalitis ... See more keywords
A patient with granulomatous amoebic encephalitis caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris survived with two excisions and medication
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-07020-8
Abstract: Background Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) is a rare central nervous system infection caused by the Balamuthia mandrillaris or Acanthamoeba species. Diagnosis is challenging because of the non-specific clinical presentation, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and radiological features.… read more here.
Keywords: mandrillaris; caused balamuthia; patient; amoebic encephalitis ... See more keywords
Pathogenic free-living amoebic encephalitis from 48 cases in China: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1100785
Abstract: Background Free-living amoebae (FLA) including Naegleria fowleri, Acanthamoeba spp., and Balamuthia mandrillaris can become pathogenic and cause severe cerebral infections, named primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE), and balamuthia amoebic encephalitis (BAE), respectively.… read more here.
Keywords: free living; systematic review; encephalitis; amoebic encephalitis ... See more keywords
Free-living amoebic encephalitis – Case series
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DOI: 10.4103/tp.tp_37_23
Abstract: Introduction: Free-living amoeba is ubiquitous in fresh water, mud, and moist soil; although seldom pathogenic to humans, Naegleria fowleri, Acanthamoeba spp., and Balamuthia spp. are known to cause infections of the central nervous system. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: free living; living amoebic; encephalitis case; acanthamoeba spp ... See more keywords
Amoebic Encephalitis Caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris
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DOI: 10.4132/jptm.2019.05.14
Abstract: We present the case of a 71-year-old man who was diagnosed with amoebic encephalitis caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris. He had rheumatic arthritis for 30 years and had undergone continuous treatment with immunosuppressants. First, he complained… read more here.
Keywords: balamuthia mandrillaris; amoebic encephalitis; encephalitis; caused balamuthia ... See more keywords