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@article{173008,
        author = {Dr Pavan Harithasa N and Dr Raju H Badiger},
        title = {A 30 year old male with a seldom cause of Meningoencephalitis- Naegleria fowleri},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2443-2445},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173008},
        abstract = {Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis is a rare CNS infection caused by Thermophilic, freshwater parasite Naegleria fowleri. With almost 100% mortality this disease is a major concern in the field of Infectious diseases. Here we present a 30 year old male who had come with complaints of fever, headache and vomiting to us.On physical examination meningeal irritation signs were present and Lumbar puncture was done which revealed a picture of Bacterial Meningitis and empirical therapy was started. In the dew course of the hospital patient had raised Intracranial pressure and developed seizure. Later Giemsa wright stain revealed Naegleria fowleri and Amphotericin B was started but the patient didnot show any improvement and succumbed.Naegleria fowleri being a CNS infection of concern should be suspected in a rapidly deteriorating Meningitis and early treatment with Appropriate therapies is to considered. It is to noted that the water bodies for recreational activities have to be cholrinated and disinfected regularly and people should avoid exposure to such water bodies carrying risk of infection as prevention is the best medicine of all care.},
        keywords = {Naegleria fowleri, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) ,Meningoencephalitis, Intracranial Pressure, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) ,Amphotericin B , Brain Edema, Thermophilic Amoeba, PCR Diagnosis, Chlorination.},
        month = {February},
        }