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
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