Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis in children: a report of two fatal cases and review of the Literature

Abstract Background Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare, almost uniformly fatal disease of cerebral invasion by Naegleria fowleri , occurring most commonly after swimming in warm fresh water in summer months. Treatment using the experimental medication miltefosine has demonstrated im...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric neurology 2017
Hauptverfasser:	Stowe, Robert C., MD, Pehlivan, Davut, MD, Friederich, Katie E., MD, Lopez, Michael A., MD, PhD, DiCarlo, Shannon M., MD, Boerwinkle, Varina L., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Neurology Pediatrics
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