Balamuthia Amebic Encephalitis: Radiographic and Pathologic Findings

The radiographic findings of two patients (one, a rare survivor) with meningoencephalitis caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris are presented with pathologic correlation.

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Published in:American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 2002-03, Vol.23 (3), p.486-489
Main Author: Healy, John F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amebiasis - diagnosis
Amebiasis - parasitology
Amibiasis
Biological and medical sciences
Brain - parasitology
Brain - pathology
Child, Preschool
Fatal Outcome
Female
Human protozoal diseases
Humans
Infectious diseases
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Meningoencephalitis - diagnosis
Meningoencephalitis - parasitology
Parasitic diseases
Pediatrics
Protozoal diseases
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Summary:The radiographic findings of two patients (one, a rare survivor) with meningoencephalitis caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris are presented with pathologic correlation.
ISSN:0195-6108
1936-959X