Amoebic encephalitis within Australia.

作者信息

Carija Samantha C, Levy Avram, Weaire-Buchanan Graham, Lee Terence, Woodward Robin, Gazeley Jake, Edwards Troy A, Dyke Jason M, Fabian Vicki, Norton Katherine, Chapman Andrew, Ingram Paul R

机构信息

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Department of Microbiology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

出版信息

Intern Med J. 2025 Jan;55(1):143-147. doi: 10.1111/imj.16523. Epub 2024 Oct 21.

DOI:10.1111/imj.16523

PMID:39431453

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.

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