Brain Eater Amoeba: A Case Report

PAM. He expired due to recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia (VT). Epidemiological link was confirmed by analysis of tap water, which also showed <i>N. fowleri.</i> Discussion: When making a differential diagnosis for any suspected case of pyogenic meningoencephalitis, preventable yet fatal PAM should be taken into account. Asking about freshwater exposure, including the history of nasal rinsing, and considering a simple CSF wet mount examination in all "Gram stain negative CSF samples" guides in early diagnosis.

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Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.59556/japi.73.0952
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Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
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Brain Eater Amoeba: A Case Report

Tarini Anand, Cs Usha Nagadevi
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
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Brain Eater Amoeba: A Case Report

Tarini Anand, Cs Usha Nagadevi
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PAM. He expired due to recurrent episodes of ventricular tachycardia (VT). Epidemiological link was confirmed by analysis of tap water, which also showed <i>N. fowleri.</i> Discussion: When making a differential diagnosis for any suspected case of pyogenic meningoencephalitis, preventable yet fatal PAM should be taken into account. Asking about freshwater exposure, including the history of nasal rinsing, and considering a simple CSF wet mount examination in all "Gram stain negative CSF samples" guides in early diagnosis.

Journal of the Association of Physicians of IndiaVol. 73(5)
Government Medical College (IN)
Clean water and sanitation
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
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