Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Scand J Infect Dis. 2003;35(8):514-6. doi: 10.1080/00365540310009103.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Amphotericin B