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Primary Amoebic (Naegleria fowleri) Meningoencephalitis Presenting as Status Epilepticus

Sharma, A and Raina, R and Jaret, P and Bharti, V and Gargi, G and Panda, P (2011) Primary Amoebic (Naegleria fowleri) Meningoencephalitis Presenting as Status Epilepticus. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]

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Abstract

Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare entity. Usual presenting features are fever, headache and seizures with meningeal signs and this disease carries high mortality rate. We present a case report of PAM presenting as status epilepticus.

Item Type:Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
Keywords:Primary amebic meningoencephalitis; Naegleria fowleri; Status epilepticus
Subjects:JOURNALS > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
ID Code:7836
Deposited By: Kakkilaya Bevinje, Dr. Srinivas
Deposited On:28 Dec 2011 02:57
Last Modified:28 Dec 2011 02:57

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