Unexpected trends of amoebic encephalitis in Pakistan.
Trop Doct
; 54(2): 165-166, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-38130144
ABSTRACT
Annual reported cases of Naegleria fowleri (NF), popularly known as brain eating amoeba, are becoming a huge challenge for Pakistani health authorities. Karachi has seen cases regularly up till the present but Lahore has not. The spread of this amoeba in non-chlorinated water is a major concern for the authorities. NF is an amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater environments such as lakes, hot springs and poorly chlorinated swimming pools. It poses a significant risk during hot weather when water-related recreational activities are popular. Where there is a non-chlorinated water supply, its spread is aggravated.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Naegleria fowleri
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Infecciones Protozoarias del Sistema Nervioso Central
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Encefalitis Infecciosa
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Amebiasis
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Trop Doct
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Pakistán