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Opportunistic free: Living amoeba now becoming a usual pathogen?

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Acanthamoeba species cause granulomatous Acanthamoeba encephalitis in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of acute purulent meningoencephalitis with a focal neurological deficit caused by Acanthamoeba species in a 2 years immunocompetent child.

Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology

DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_815_16

Authors: ArchanaChintaman Choure, DnyaneshwariPurushottam Ghadage, ArchanaBhimrao Wankhade, ArvindVamanrao Bhore

Institution: Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and General hospital

Language: English

Topic: Legionella and Acanthamoeba research

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200