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Successful Treatment of Balamuthia mandrillaris Amoebic Infection with Extensive Neurological and Cutaneous Involvement.

Authors :
Martínez, Dalila Y.
Seas, Carlos
Bravo, Francisco
Legua, Pedro
Ramos, Cesar
Cabello, Alfonso M.
Gotuzzo, Eduardo
Source :
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 7/15/2010, Vol. 51 Issue 2, pe7-e11. 5p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris is an uncommon infection for which there is no optimal therapy. We describe a young, female patient who presented with extensive cutaneous and neurological involvement and who recovered after receiving prolonged treatment with miltefosine, fluconazole, and albendazole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10584838
Volume :
51
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
51981220
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/653609