Case 125. Acanthamebic meningoencephalitis (60 y-o M)
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Case 125. Acanthamebic meningoencephalitis (60 y-o M) |
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| Brain biopsy from highly edematous right hemisphere in case of alcoholic liver cirrhosis manifesting left hemiparesis (HIV: negative) | |||
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The 1:1,000 diluted patient's own serum stains the amebic cells and the cytoplasm of macrophages phagocytizing the amebic antigens (indirect immunoperoxidase). Serologic study confirmed a high titer against A. culbertsoni. | ||
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