Disseminated Balamuthia mandrillaris Infection

Disseminated Balamuthia mandrillaris Infection

Balamuthia mandrillaris is a rare cause of human infection, but when infections do occur, they result in high rates of morbidity and mortality. A case of disseminated Balamuthia infection is presented. Early diagnosis and initiation of recommended therapy are essential for increased chances of succe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of clinical microbiology 2015-09, Vol.53 (9), p.3072-3076
Hauptverfasser: Schafer, Katherine R, Shah, Neil, Almira-Suarez, M I, Reese, Jennifer M, Hoke, George M, Mandell, James W, Roy, Sharon L, Visvesvara, Govinda
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Sprache:eng
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Aged, 80 and over
Amebiasis - diagnosis
Amebiasis - parasitology
Amebiasis - pathology
Balamuthia mandrillaris - isolation & purification
Case Reports
Fatal Outcome
Fluorescent Antibody Technique
Hand - pathology
Histocytochemistry
Humans
Male
Microscopy
Skin - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:Balamuthia mandrillaris is a rare cause of human infection, but when infections do occur, they result in high rates of morbidity and mortality. A case of disseminated Balamuthia infection is presented. Early diagnosis and initiation of recommended therapy are essential for increased chances of successful outcomes.
ISSN:0095-1137
1098-660X
DOI:10.1128/JCM.01549-15