Fatal Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis Due to Balamuthia mandrillaris in New Mexico: A Case Report

Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living amoeba that can cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE). We report a case in an individual with a history of alcohol abuse, cocaine use, and ditch water exposure. This is the first reported case of GAE due to B mandrillaris in New Mexico.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Pindyck, Talia N., Dvorscak, Lauren E., Hart, Blaine L., Palestine, Michael D., Gallant, Joel E., Allen, Sarah E., SantaCruz, Karen S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2014
Materias:
Brief Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4281802/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25734132
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofu062
Descripción
Sumario:Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living amoeba that can cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE). We report a case in an individual with a history of alcohol abuse, cocaine use, and ditch water exposure. This is the first reported case of GAE due to B mandrillaris in New Mexico.

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