Fatal Case of Naegleria fowleri Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis from Indoor Surfing Center, Taiwan, 2023.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(9): 1922-1925, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
We investigated a fatal case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis from an indoor surfing center in Taiwan. The case was detected through encephalitis syndromic surveillance. Of 56 environmental specimens, 1 was positive for Naegleria fowleri ameba. This report emphasizes the risk for N. fowleri infection from inadequately disinfected recreational waters, even indoors.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Naegleria fowleri
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Infecciones Protozoarias del Sistema Nervioso Central
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2024
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Article