RT Journal
A1 Darby CP, Conradi SE, Holbrook TW, Chatellier C
T1 PRimary amebic meningoencephalitis
JF American Journal of Diseases of Children
JO American Journal of Diseases of Children
YR 1979
FD October 1
VO 133
IS 10
SP 1025
OP 1027
DO 10.1001/archpedi.1979.02130100049010
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1979.02130100049010
AB • Primary amebic meningoencephalitis is a rapidly fatal CNS infection caused by the free-living ameba Naegleria fowleri. The disease is acquired by swimming in fresh water and is being recognized with increasing frequency. Results of early diagnosis and treatment with amphotericin and other drugs suggest therapeutic optimism. Epidemiological surveys have shown the organism to be commonly present in fresh-water lakes in the warmer parts of the world. Prompt recognition and treatment is vital.(Am J Dis Child 133:1025-1027, 1979)