Utilizing metagenomic next-generation sequencing and phylogenetic analysis to identify a rare pediatric case of Naegleria fowleri infection presenting with fulminant myocarditis
Our report documents a rare pediatric case of <i>N. fowleri</i> infection presenting with fulminant myocarditis, revealing an unexpected clinical manifestation and broadening the known spectrum of its effects. This emphasizes the need for enhanced surveillance and targeted research to understand the pathogenic mechanisms and improve treatment strategies.
Authors
- Yi Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8912-0997)
- Haiyang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3511-9955)
- Jun Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1273-5624)
- Lili Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7737-4276)
- Mei Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2429-5439)
- Liangkang Lin
Institutions
- Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (CN)
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1463822
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.09