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Lethal outcome of granulomatous acanthamoebic encephalitis in a man who was human immunodeficiency virus-positive: a case report.

Stefanie GeithJulia WalochnikFranz PrantlStefan SackFlorian Eyer
Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2018)
To the best of our knowledge, this is the second case of granulomatous acanthamoebic encephalitis reported within Germany. Our case highlights the importance of early diagnosis of granulomatous acanthamoebic encephalitis to prevent fatal outcome.
Keyphrases
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • interstitial lung disease
  • hepatitis c virus
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • hiv infected
  • systemic sclerosis
  • healthcare
  • hiv positive
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis