A primary amoebic meningoencephalitis case suspected to be infected by indoor swimming, China, 2024
N Aquatic Center is the most likely source of infection after synthesizing epidemiological history, field investigation, and laboratory results. Individuals can get infected even when swimming indoors if the water is not well managed. Inspecting, monitoring, and disinfecting pool water should be strengthened.
Authors
- Junfan Li
- Kaiwen Tan
- Chao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4937-1203)
- Lijie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4523-8306)
- Peng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1795-6466)
- Yingxue Dai
- Songqi Feng
- Liang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3983-0378)
- Yao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1690-0738)
Institutions
- Chinese Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
- Chengdu Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1623909
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.80