Emergence of Naegleria fowleri as a fatal parasite in Pakistan

Madam, Naegleria fowleri, a life-threatening flagellate, causes a fulminating disease called Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) which rapidly becomes fatal. The symptoms of PAM include headache, vomiting, stiff neck, seizures, and cerebral haemorrhages, eventually leading to death within 4...

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Main Authors: Sharmeen Ahmed, Shazia Rahim, Muhammad Faraz, Syed Muhammad Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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Online Access:https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/10615
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