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Fatal granulomatous amoebic encephalitis due to Acanthamoeba sp. with bacterial co-infection in an immunocompetent critically ill patient: A case report and review of the literature.

Naila Boukoub, Hassan Amjoud, Salsabil Fahde, Mina ELKhayari, Awatif ELHakkouni, Abdelhamid Hachimi

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6 authors.

Naila BoukoubMedical ICU, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
Hassan AmjoudHigh Institute of Nursing and Technical Health, Marrakech, Morocco.
Salsabil FahdeMedical ICU, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
Mina ELKhayariMedical ICU, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
Awatif ELHakkouniParasitology-Mycology Laboratory, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco.
Abdelhamid HachimiMedical ICU, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Free-living amoebae are common, ubiquitous environmental saprophytic protozoa that can cause granulomatous encephalitis and other serious neurological infections. Despite being uncommon, these infections primarily affect immunocompromised patients and have a poor prognosis if treatment and diagnosis are delayed. Case presentation: We describe the case of a 48-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital due to convulsions linked to a persistent fever, right-sided motor deficit, and consciousness issues. She had no prior medical history. An MRI of the brain showed nodular granulomatous lesions. Microorganisms and cystic formations suggestive of an Conclusion: Central nervous system infections caused by free-living amoebae are rare and serious; preventive measures can reduce the incidence of these infections.

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Acanthamoeba sp.amoebagranulomatous encephalitisICU

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PMID42004153
PMCPMC13091448

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