Novel Drug Leads Could Combat Brain-eating Amoebae
Brain-eating amoebae can cause harmful forms of encephalitis, and more than 95% of people who develop these rare but devastating infections die. Now researchers have designed new compounds that show promise as treatments.
Brain-eating amoebae can cause harmful forms of encephalitis, and more than 95% of people who develop these rare but devastating infections die. Now researchers have designed new compounds that show promise as treatments.
‘Brain-eating amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) infections are rare, but life-threatening.’
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The man in his 50s came back to Korea on December 10 after a four-month stay in the Southeast Asian country and was admitted to a hospital next day. He died on Tuesday last week, reports Yonhap news agency. Read More..
This is the first known infection from the disease in the country, which was first reported in the United States in 1937.
Is Naegleria Fowleri Infection Life-Threatening Naegleria fowleri is an amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, canals and ponds throughout the world. The amoeba is inhaled through the nose and travels to the brain to destroy brain tissue.
The KDCA said the odds of human-to-human transmission of Naegleria fowleri are low but asked local residents to refrain swimming in the areas where the disease has broken out.
14-Year-Old Boy Critically Ill After Contracting a Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba in the US
Michael Riley has been diagnosed with a rare brain infection called as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis that is caused by a amoeba called Naegleria fowleri.
Michael Riley has been diagnosed with a rare brain infection called as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis that is caused by a amoeba called Naegleria fowleri.
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Drug Targets for Treating Brain-eating Amoeba Infections
Cancer drug and antidepressants provide clues for treating brain-eating amoeba infections.
Cancer drug and antidepressants provide clues for treating brain-eating amoeba infections.
Death Caused by a Rare Type Amoeba: Research Study
A 36-year-old man in northern Israel died after he contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba, the Israeli Ministry of Health had reported.
A 36-year-old man in northern Israel died after he contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba, the Israeli Ministry of Health had reported.
