Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
The Balamuthia amoeba is able to infect anyone, including healthy people. Those at increased risk for infection include people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, liver disease, or diabetes mellitus, people taking immune system inhibiting drugs, alcoholics, young children or the elderly and pregnant women.[1].
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The Balamuthia ameba is able to infect anyone, including healthy people. Those at increased risk for infection include:
- People with HIV/AIDS, cancer, liver disease, or diabetes mellitus
- People taking immune system inhibiting drugs
- Alcoholics
- Young children or the elderly
- Pregnant women
References
References
- ↑ Intalapaporn P, Suankratay C, Shuangshoti S, Phantumchinda K, Keelawat S, Wilde H (2004). “Balamuthia mandrillaris meningoencephalitis: the first case in southeast Asia”. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 70 (6): 666–9. PMID 15211011. Unknown parameter
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