| Primary amebic meningoencephalitis: a review of the clinical literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11990164 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal infection frequently contracted by swimming in bodies of warm fresh water. The etiological agent in most reported cases of PAM is the ameboflagellate Naegleria fowleri. Infection with this organism closely mimics and is often mistaken for a bacterial or a viral pyogenic meningitis. Recovery is rare and depends on rapid diagnosis and treatment. Physicians treating individuals who present with an acute pyogenic meningitis should consider the diagnosis of PAM, particularly if the patient has a recent history of swimming in warm fresh water. We review the recent literature for cases of PAM and the discuss ecology of N. fowleri and the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of PAM. |
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Authors:
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W Hannisch; L F Hallagan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Wilderness & environmental medicine Volume: 8 ISSN: 1080-6032 ISO Abbreviation: Wilderness Environ Med Publication Date: 1997 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-05-06 Completed Date: 2002-06-04 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9505185 Medline TA: Wilderness Environ Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 211-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Yellowstone Park Medical Services, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Amebiasis
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diagnosis*,
drug therapy,
pathology Amphotericin B / therapeutic use Animals Central Nervous System Protozoal Infections / diagnosis*, drug therapy, pathology Fresh Water Humans Naegleria fowleri Rifampin / therapeutic use |
| Chemical | |
Reg. No./Substance:
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13292-46-1/Rifampin; 1397-89-3/Amphotericin B |
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