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Successful Treatment of Confirmed Naegleria fowleri Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

  • Ahmed Mujadid Khan Burki
  • , Luqman Satti
  • , Saira Mahboob
  • , Syed Onaiz Zulfiqar Anwar
  • , Mahwash Bizanjo
  • , Muhammad Rafique
  • , Najia Karim Ghanchi

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)803-805
Number of pages3
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume30
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2024

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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