A Fatal Case of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis from Recreational Waters
Background. Naegleria Fowleri is a single-cell, thermophilic amphizoid amoeba, and a rare known causative agent for primary amoebic meningoencephalitis with >97% mortality rate. The amoeba resides in freshwater lakes and ponds but can also survive in inadequately chlorinated pools and recreationa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Critical Care |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9235794 |