Autor: | Navarrete, J., Oyarce, A., Oliva, B., Lozano, C., Amarales, C., Cordero, E.M., Riveros, R., Carvajal, Y., Canals, M. |
Revista: | Revista Chilena de Infectologia |
Año: | 2024 |
Número: | 1 |
Paginas: | 176-183 |
Volumen: | 41 |
Abstract: | Diseases caused by free-living amoebae are opportunistic infections that can have a fatal course. They can cause very serious disseminated conditions with involvement of the central nervous system such as granulomatous amoebic encephalitis. This infection has become more common in Latin America, although its recognition is late due to the similarity with other pathological conditions or because it is unusual to include it in the differential diagnosis. We report a fatal case of granulomatous amoebic encephalitis due to Balamuthia mandrillaris in a 10-year-old girl. We highlight the severity of the brain involvement and the lack of validated schemes for its treatment. Today in the world this infection is considered an emerging disease, influenced by climate change, which calls for being attentive to its presence. © 2024, Sociedad Chilena de Infectologia. All rights reserved. |
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Base de Datos: | Scopus |
Ver Más: | https://doi.org/10.4067/s0716-10182024000100176 |