Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amebiasis / complications
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Amebiasis / immunology*
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Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
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Animals
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Disease Progression
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology*
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Meningoencephalitis / complications
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Meningoencephalitis / diagnosis
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Meningoencephalitis / drug therapy
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Meningoencephalitis / immunology*
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Naegleria / isolation & purification*
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Recurrence
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Treatment Outcome