Balamuthia mandrillaris Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis: The First African Experience. Issue 12 (30th August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tootla, Hafsah D; Eley, Brian S; Enslin, Johannes M N; Frean, John A; Hlela, Carol; Kilborn, Tracy N; Moodley, Bhavani; Peer, Shazia; Singh, Shivani; Nuttall, James J C
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Volume 11:Issue 12(2022)
• Page Start: 578
• Page End: 581
• Publication Date: 2022-08-30
• Subjects: Balamuthia mandrillaris -- free-living amoebae -- granulomatous amoebic encephalitis -- miltefosine -- spinal cord; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac096
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2048-7193

Abstract

Abstract: We report the first case of Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amoebic encephalitis definitively acquired in Africa. Our case emphasizes initial nonspecific dermatological features, delays in confirmation of the diagnosis, difficulties accessing recommended medication, and uncertainty about optimal treatment of a disease with a frequently fatal outcome.