Secondary cerebral amebiasis due to infection with Entamoeba histolytica. A case report with computer tomographic findings.
The clinical and serological findings and computer tomographic (CT) appearances of a case of secondary cerebral amebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica are presented. The effect of therapy on the neurological symptoms as well as on the CT findings are described in detail. The multiple intracerebral lesions resolved almost completely and the patient survived without any neurological sequelae.
Schmutzhard
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Mayr
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Rumpl
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Prugger
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Pohl
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D000562:Amebiasis / Q000150:complications*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D004640:Emetine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004748:Entamoeba histolytica; D004749:Entamoebiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004640:Emetine