Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

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作者
Shrestha, NK [1 ]
Khanal, B
Sharma, SK
Dhakal, SS
Kanungo, R
机构
[1] BP Koirala Inst Hlth Sci, Dept Med, Dharan, Nepal
[2] BP Koirala Inst Hlth Sci, Dept Microbiol, Dharan, Nepal
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10.1080/00365540310009103
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
摘要
This report describes a case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. No specific exposure was identified. Treatment with intravenous amphotericin B was associated with marked clinical improvement, but subsequent fatal relapse while still on therapy.
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