Primary amoebic meningo-encephalitis in an indoor heat-exchange swimming pool.
The case history, identification and isolation of the aetiological agent of a case of primary amoebic meningo-encephalitis (PAM) contracted in an indoor heat-exchange pool are presented. The isolated strain (MsM) is compared with known strains of pathogenic and non-pathogenic Naegleria.
D000562:Amebiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000635:transmission*; D000656:Amoeba / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000635:transmission*; D013551:Swimming Pools