Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amoebic encephalitis: The first African experience.

Hafsah Deepa TootlaBrian S EleyJohannes M N EnslinJohn A FreanCarol HlelaTracy N KilbornBhavani MoodleyShazia PeerShivani SinghJames J C Nuttall

Published in: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (2022)

We report the first case of Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amoebic encephalitis definitively acquired in Africa. Our case emphasises initial non-specific dermatological features, delays in confirmation of the diagnosis, difficulties accessing recommended medication, and uncertainty about optimal treatment of a disease with a frequently fatal outcome.

Keyphrases

interstitial lung disease
healthcare
emergency department
adverse drug