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American Journal of Neuroradiology 23:486-489, March 2002
© 2002 American Society of Neuroradiology

Case Report
PEDIATRICS

Balamuthia Amebic Encephalitis: Radiographic and Pathologic Findings

John F. Healy^a

^a From the Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego

Address reprint requests to John F. Healy, MD, Department of Radiology 9114 MRI, 100 West Arbor Drive, University of California, San Diego, CA 92103

Summary: The radiographic findings of two patients (one, a rare survivor) with meningoencephalitis caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris are presented with pathologic correlation.

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