J. Mahdavi

Fatal brain infection in early life: primary amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri in neonates and infants

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), caused by Naegleria fowleri, is a rare but often fatal central nervous system infection that mimics bacterial meningitis. This similarity can lead to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment, especially in neonates and infants, resulting in poor outcomes. This study evaluates the cl...