Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Open Forum Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ameba
- Balamuthia mandrillaris
- Diagnosis
- Encephalitis
- Granulomatous amebic encephalitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Clinical Neurology