Fatal Balamuthia mandrillaris brain infection associated with improper nasal lavage.

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International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

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Article

Publication Date

9-20-2018

Abstract

We report the case of a 69-year-old female who presented with a chronic nasal skin rash, new onset focal seizure, and a cerebral ring-enhancing lesion after a year of improper nasal irrigation. Despite aggressive and novel anti-amoebic treatment, she died as a result of a Balamuthia mandrillaris brain infection.

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