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Isolation and identification of free-living amoeba from contact lenses: Thermal and osmotic tolerance in relation to their pathogenicity. [PDF]

Assiut University Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research, 2022
Free-living amoeba (FLA) such as Acanthamoeba spp., Naegleria fowleri, Balamuthia mandrillaris, and Sappinia diploidea are widely distributed natural and human-made environments which may cause human diseases.  For example, N.
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Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone in a Dog With Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Etiology

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.
This report describes a case of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) in a Maltese with meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology (MUE). The dog was treated with water restriction and tolvaptan, a vasopressin receptor antagonist, which resulted in an improvement in hyponatremia.
Yelim Lee, Jooyoung Park, Yeon Chae, Taesik Yun, Hakhyun Kim, Byeong‐Teck Kang   +5 more
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Identification of Potential Therapeutic Agents for Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Using Text Mining and Bioinformatics Analyses

Analytical Cellular Pathology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Naegleria fowleri, the brain‐eating ameba, causes primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a fatal infectious disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). We aimed to evaluate the functions and potential drugs targeting PAM using text mining and bioinformatics analyses.
Eun Jung Sohn, Hyeonseo Jo, Kun Taek Park, Andrey Elchaninov   +3 more
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Acanthamoeba encephalitis in immunocompetent hosts: A report of two cases

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Acanthamoeba are ubiquitous free-living amoeba. Acanthamoeba infections cause necrotizing vasculitis, resulting in vessel thrombosis and cerebral infarction. Acanthamoeba CNS infections, though uncommon, are associated with high mortality.
Sohini Das, Karthik Gunasekaran, Sitara S. R Ajjampur, Dilip Abraham, Tina George, M Asisha Janeela, Ramya Iyadurai   +6 more
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Brainstem Tuberculous Abscess in a 63‐Year‐Old Adult With Unrepaired Tetralogy of Fallot

Case Reports in Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a congenital heart anomaly usually corrected surgically in childhood. Reports of adults with unrepaired TOF indicate that they are at high risk of endocardial infections and sequelae such as distant abscesses. Case Presentation A 63‐year‐old man born and raised in Vietnam presented with unrepaired TOF and 5 days ...
Jessica S. Yang, Flora Y. Kurtz, Hans H. Liu, Benjamin Ehrlich, Gbambele Kone, Shamimul Hasan   +5 more
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Comparative neuropathology of Balamuthia mandrillaris infection across species

Parasitology
Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living amoeba that causes granulomatous amoebic encephalitis, a rare but frequently fatal infection of the central nervous system.
Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui, Sutherland Maciver, David Lloyd, Naveed Ahmed Khan   +3 more
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Cellular Coordination of Transcription Factors and Regulatory Genes for Cryptococcal Virulence

Cellular Microbiology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen belonging to the family Cryptococcaceae, capable of causing systemic and invasive fungal infections in humans and animals. The infection caused by Cryptococcus is lethal primarily in immunocompromised individuals due to the overwhelming expression of virulence factors that drive cryptococcosis in ...
Olufemi S. Folorunso, Olihile M. Sebolai, Sanket Kaushik   +2 more
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A Rare Case of Fatal Balamuthia mandrillaris Encephalitis in a Pediatric Patient: Diagnostic Challenges

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Balamuthia mandrillaris is a rare and lethal amoeba that causes granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE), a severe brain infection with a high mortality rate. This manuscript presents a case study of a 5‐year‐old female patient with B. mandrillaris amoebic encephalitis.
Isabella Amado, Yukta Italia, Rebecca Luke, Mary Suzanne Whitworth, Rajib Chowdhury   +4 more
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Isolation and Molecular Identification of Potentially Pathogenic Free‐Living Amoeba in Tap Water Faucets in Quezon City, Philippines

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Free‐living amoebae (FLA) are ubiquitous in environmental water and soil, and their presence in water systems for human consumption is a public health concern due to their potential pathogenicity and ability to act as a reservoir for pathogenic bacteria.
Jehudiel Eugenio R. Tiglao, Davin Edric V. Adao, Satabdi Datta Choudhury   +2 more
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Anti‐Acanthamoeba Activities of Silica Nanoformulated Quercetin Compound Derived From Annona muricata L. Leaves

Scientifica, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Acanthamoeba spp., free‐living amoebae (FLA), are the causative agents of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) and granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE). These diseases have limited treatment options; therefore, drug discovery remains a critical priority. This study evaluated the leaf extract of Annona muricata L., which contains quercetin, formulated in ...
Hazel Anne Tabo, Siriphorn Chimplee, Diana Mendonça, Ryan V. Labana, Tajudeen O. Jimoh, Tooba Mahboob, Norbel Tabo, Arizaldo Castro, Darylle Cesar G. Hilapo, Feibing Huang, Qiongdan Zhang, Ling Liang, Rachasak Boonhok, Bin Li, Wei Wang, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Cristina Salibay, Shanmuga Sundar Saravanabhavan, Muhammad Nawaz, Veeranoot Nissapatorn, Nidhi Chaudhary   +20 more
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