Successful treatment of Balamuthia mandrillaris amoebic infection with extensive neurological and cutaneous involvement.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Amebiasis
- Amoebozoa
- Antiprotozoal Agents
- Encephalitis
- Skin Diseases, Parasitic