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The First Molecular Genotyping of Naegleria fowleri Causing Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis in Thailand With Epidemiology and Clinical Case Reviews.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2022
Soontrapa Pannathat, Jitmuang Anupop, Ruenchit Pichet, Tiewcharoen Supathra, Sarasombath Patsharaporn T, Rattanabannakit Chatchawan
Abstract excerpt
Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare and fatal central nervous system infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, a free-living amoeba found in the environment. To date, eight pathogenic N. fowleri genotypes have been reported worldwide. We aimed to explore the genotypes of N. fowleri that cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis in Thailand. In 2021, the 17th PAM case was reported, and a retrospective...
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