Primary amoebic mengingoencephalitis contracted in a thermal tributary of the Waikato River--Taupo: a case report.
The case history and identification of the aetiological agent of a case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis contracted from a natural thermal steam is presented. The diagnosis and treatment of suspected cases is discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000562:Amebiasis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000209:etiology*; D009520:New Zealand; D013696:Temperature