Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Nigeria (report of two cases in children).
Two cases of PAME in children occurring during dusty harmattan period in Northern Nigeria are reported. In the absence of history of swimming or any other water related sport, and as suggested in our two previous reports, a dustbone infection as an important route of infection in PAME in this area is stressed. A need to fully investigate any atypical case of meningitis and meningoencephalitis in this area is emphasised.
D000562:Amebiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology*; D000656:Amoeba / Q000648:ultrastructure; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000469:parasitology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology*; D009549:Nigeria
D000666:Amphotericin B