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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.'
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date: 2011-04-15
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keywords: Primary amebic meningoencephalitis; Naegleria fowleri; Status epilepticus
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title: Primary Amoebic (Naegleria fowleri) Meningoencephalitis Presenting as Status Epilepticus
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