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Human Parasitic Diseases

Rare Case of Meningoencephalitis Due to Aspergillus and Acanthamoeba Coinfection

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Human Parasitic Diseases 2015:7 19-23

Case Report

Published on 23 Sep 2015

DOI: 10.4137/HPD.S30081


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Abstract

Aspergillus and Acanthamoeba cause central nervous system (CNS) infection mostly in immunocompromised hosts, disseminating via the hematogenous route from a primary focus in the respiratory tract. We are presenting a case of an immunocompetent patient diagnosed with Aspergillus and Acanthamoeba coinfection of the CNS, a rare finding. A positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) galactomannan antigen test confirmed the presence of Aspergillus, and direct visualization in CSF sample and culture confirmed the presence of Acanthamoeba.



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