A Novel Balamuthia Lineage Causing Fatal Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Infant Article Swipe
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Zhongqiu Teng
,
Lin Li
,
Tianming Che
,
Junrong Liang
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Xingfeng Yao
,
Na Zhao
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Fengmao Zhao
,
Hailang Sun
,
Lijuan Wang
,
Quan Wang
,
Gang Liu
,
Tian Qin
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· 2025
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108063
· OA: W4414379996
YOU?
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· 2025
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108063
· OA: W4414379996
This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and managing GAE, particularly in pediatric patients with atypical presentations. The discovery of a genetically distinct Balamuthia strain indicates the importance of global surveillance for emerging pathogens. Clinicians should consider Balamuthia as a potential cause of encephalitis in children with unexplained neurological symptoms, even in non-endemic regions.
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