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Amebic encephalitis caused by Balamuthia mandrillarisreport of four cases

Authors :
BAKARDJIEV, ANNA
AZIMI, PARVIN H.
ASHOURI, NEGAR
ASCHER, DAVID P.
JANNER, DONALD
SCHUSTER, FREDERICK L.
VISVESVARA, GOVINDA S.
GLASER, CAROL
Source :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal; May 2003, Vol. 22 Issue: 5 p447-452, 6p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Wereport four fatal cases of amebic encephalitis in children caused by the free-living pathogenic ameba Balamuthia mandrillaris.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08913668 and 15320987
Volume :
22
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48956974
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.inf.0000066540.18671.f8