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NAEGLERIA: BRAIN-EATING AMOEBA

Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences, 2017
Naegleria is a genus of protozoa. The genus was named after French zoologist Mathieu Naegler. Naegleria is a microscopic amoeba that can cause a very rare, but severe, infection of the brain. A brief historical sketch is given since the discovery of this
Sajjad Ahmad, Shaukat Ali
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Meningoencephalitis by Naegleria fowleri: epidemiological study in Anzoategui state, Venezuela Meningoencefalite por Naegleria fowleri: estudo epidemiológico no Estado de Anzoategui, Venezuela

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2006
A case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis produced by Naegleria fowleri was diagnosed in the Independencia county of Anzoategui State, Venezuela. This case motivated the realization of the present epidemiological study with the aim of identifying ...
Julman R. Cermeño, Isabel Hernández, Helal El Yasin, Rubén Tinedo, Raúl Sánchez, Gladys Pérez, Rosalía Gravano, Aida Ruiz   +7 more
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Successful Treatment of Confirmed Naegleria fowleri Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis. [PDF]

Emerg Infect Dis
Primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri is a rare but nearly always fatal parasitic infection of the brain. Globally, few survivors have been reported, and the disease has no specific treatment.
Burqi AMK, Satti L, Mahboob S, Anwar SOZ, Bizanjo M, Rafique M, Ghanchi NK.   +6 more
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Case series of naegleria fowleri primary ameobic meningoencephalitis from Karachi, Pakistan

, 2017
Naegleria fowleri causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) which is almost always fatal. Naegleria fowleri is waterborne, and its infections are usually associated with aquatic activities but it can also be transmitted via the domestic water ...
Azra Samreen, Najia K. Ghanchi, Jamil, Bushra, Bushra Jamil, Samreen, Azra, Ansar, Zeeshan, Khan, E., Hasan, Zahra, Zafar, Afia, Ghanchi, Najia Karim, Erum Khan, Afia Zafar, Zeeshan Ansar, Zahra Hasan   +13 more
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Fatal consequences of freshwater pearl diving. [PDF]

, 2013
Baker, S, Campbell, James, Hoang Mai, NT, Campbell, J, Nga, TV, Man, DN, Loc, Pham Phu, Thai, CQ, Thai, Cao Quang, Chau, Tran Thi Hong, Loc, PP, Thai, LH, Whitehorn, J, Phu, NH, Nghia, HD, Thai, Le Hong, Man, Dinh Nguyen Huy, Phuong, Tran My, Phuong, TM, Van Vinh Chau, Nguyen, Whitehorn, James, Chau, TT, Phu, Nguyen Hoan, Hoang Mai, Nguyen Thi, Van Vinh Chau, N, Nga, Tran Vu Thieu, Baker, Stephen, Nghia, Ho Dang Trung   +27 more
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Surveillance and Molecular Identification of Acanthamoeba and Naegleria Species in Two Swimming Pools in Alexandria University, Egypt

Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2017
Background: Swimming in contaminated water was reported to be associated with Acanthamoeba and N. fowleri human infections. The present study was carried out with the aim of isolation and identification of the different species of Acanthamoeba and ...
Ahmad Z. AL-HERRAWY, Mahmoud I. KHALIL, Soheir S. EL-SHERIF, Fatima A. E. OMAR, Wael M. LOTFY   +4 more
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ISEV2025 Abstract Book

Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, Volume 14, Issue S1, October 2025.
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Meningoencefalite por Naegleria fowleri em um bovino no sul do Brasil [PDF]

, 2019
Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba commonly found in the environment, mainly in fresh water and soil. This protozoon is occasionally involved in cases of fatal central nervous system disease in humans and other animal species.
Sonne, Luciana, Uzal, Francisco A., Driemeier, David, Silva, Fernando Soares da, Pavarini, Saulo Petinatti, Cruz, Raquel Aparecida Sales da, Henker, Luan Cleber   +6 more
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Naegleria fowleri as an infectious agent of primary amebic meningoencephalitis: morpho-biological properties of the pathogen, pathophysiology of meningoencephalitis, and clinical-diagnostic features (a literature review)

Zaporožskij Medicinskij Žurnal
Aim. To provide a comprehensive analysis of the morphobiological characteristics of Naegleria fowleri and summarize current data on the epidemiology, clinical course, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies for primary amebic ...
M. M. Martsev, V. A. Pavlusenko, O. O. Gordiichuk, T. V. Kozytska   +3 more
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Modelo tridimensional de las proteínas Nfcpb y Nfcpb-l de Naegleria Fowleri

, 2019
La meningoencefalitis amebiana primaria (PAM) es una enfermedad de amplia distribución a nivel mundial, con un porcentaje mayor de casos en climas tropicales.
Castillo Vega, Leidy Gabriela
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