Granulomatous amebic encephalitis in a patient treated with chemotherapy: a case report and literature review

Granulomatous amebic encephalitis in a patient treated with chemotherapy: a case report and literature review

Background Granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE) is caused by Acanthamoeba species or Balamuthia mandrillaris, which are microscopic, free-living amoebas found worldwide. People with compromised immune systems are at an increased risk of fatal cerebral infection caused by Acanthamoeba species, whe...

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Main Authors: Marcos R. Flores, Miranda G. Montion, Aneesha N. Usman, Munachiso A. Ngene, Samir Ruxmohan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Neurocritical Care Society 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Neurocritical Care
Subjects:
immunocompromised host
amebiasis
central nervous system infections
encephalitis
critical care
neurology
Online Access:http://e-jnc.org/upload/pdf/jnc-240032.pdf
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