scholarly journals Isolation of Balamuthia mandrillaris (Free Living Amoeba) from Shatt Al-Arab River in Basrah, South of Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
pp. 90-93
Author(s):  
Moker H. M. ◽  
Muslim A. M.
Keyword(s):  
Free Living ◽  
Balamuthia Mandrillaris ◽  
Free Living Amoeba ◽  
South Of Iraq

Balamuthia mandrillaris: A Rare Free-Living Amoeba

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Chan ◽  
Mirella Mircescu ◽  
Pratik Shah ◽  
Andrew Liguori ◽  
Aaron Shmookler
Keyword(s):  
Free Living ◽  
Balamuthia Mandrillaris ◽  
Free Living Amoeba

scholarly journals Fatal Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis Due to Balamuthia mandrillaris in New Mexico: A Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talia N. Pindyck ◽  
Lauren E. Dvorscak ◽  
Blaine L. Hart ◽  
Michael D. Palestine ◽  
Joel E. Gallant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
New Mexico ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Cocaine Use ◽  
Balamuthia Mandrillaris ◽  
Water Exposure ◽  
Free Living Amoeba ◽  
History Of ◽  
Amebic Encephalitis

Abstract Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living amoeba that can cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE). We report a case in an individual with a history of alcohol abuse, cocaine use, and ditch water exposure. This is the first reported case of GAE due to B mandrillaris in New Mexico.

Encephalitis due to a free-living amoeba (Balamuthia mandrillaris): Case report with literature review

2000 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 611-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inderjit Deol ◽  
Laura Robledo ◽  
Armando Meza ◽  
Govinda S Visvesvara ◽  
Russell J Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Balamuthia Mandrillaris ◽  
Free Living Amoeba

scholarly journals First Draft Genome Sequence ofBalamuthia mandrillaris, the Causative Agent of Amoebic Encephalitis

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Detering ◽  
T. Aebischer ◽  
P. W. Dabrowski ◽  
A. Radonić ◽  
A. Nitsche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genome Sequence ◽  
Causative Agent ◽  
Mammalian Species ◽  
Draft Genome ◽  
Draft Genome Sequence ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Balamuthia Mandrillaris ◽  
Free Living Amoeba ◽  
The Brain

The free-living amoebaBalamuthia mandrillarisis a rare but highly lethal agent of amoebic encephalitis in humans and many other mammalian species. Here, we announce the first draft genome sequence of the original 1990 isolate cultured from the brain of a deceased mandrill baboon.

The In Vitro Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents Against the Pathogenic Free-Living Amoeba Balamuthia mandrillaris

2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 539-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arine F. Ahmad ◽  
Wayne Heaselgrave ◽  
Peter W. Andrew ◽  
Simon Kilvington
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Balamuthia Mandrillaris ◽  
Free Living Amoeba

A fatal case of meningoencephalitis due to a free-living amoeba of uncertain identity—probably acanthamoeba SP

Pathology ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney F. Carter ◽  
G.J. Cullity ◽  
V.J. Ojeda ◽  
P. Silberstein ◽  
E. Willaert
Keyword(s):  
Fatal Case ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Free Living Amoeba

Brain-eating Amoebae Infection: Challenges and Opportunities in Chemotherapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 980-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ridwane Mungroo ◽  
Ayaz Anwar ◽  
Naveed Ahmed Khan ◽  
Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
The Past ◽  
Free Living Amoeba ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Living Nature ◽  
Treatment And Diagnosis

Pathogenic free-living amoeba are known to cause a devastating infection of the central nervous system and are often referred to as “brain-eating amoebae”. The mortality rate of more than 90% and free-living nature of these amoebae is a cause for concern. It is distressing that the mortality rate has remained the same over the past few decades, highlighting the lack of interest by the pharmaceutical industry. With the threat of global warming and increased outdoor activities of public, there is a need for renewed interest in identifying potential anti-amoebic compounds for successful prognosis. Here, we discuss the available chemotherapeutic options and opportunities for potential strategies in the treatment and diagnosis of these life-threatening infections.

Comparative analyses of different genetic markers for the detection of Acanthamoeba spp. isolates

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Derda ◽  
Agnieszka Wojtkowiak-Giera ◽  
Edward Hadaś
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Markers ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Specific Marker ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Detection And Identification ◽  
Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis ◽  
Free Living Amoeba ◽  
Treatment Of Infection

AbstractAcanthamoeba are widespread free-living amoebae which may cause granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE), keratitis, skin ulcerations and disseminated tissue infection. An important diagnostic and prognostic factor for the treatment of infection is a quick and correct diagnosis of amoebae strains. The aim of our study was to develop a rapid method for detection and identification of pathogenic Acanthamoeba spp. strains from diagnostic material collected from water. In this study we analysed five amplification-based genetic markers (Aca 16S, Ac6/210, GP, JDP, Nelson) used for identification of pathogenic Acanthamoeba spp. strains isolated in water sources in Poland, Iceland and Sweden. Our results demonstrated the presence of pathogenic Acanthamoeba strains in tap water. PCR assay appeared to be a more rapid and sensitive method to detect the presence of amoebae than the limited conventional techniques. Based on our observations, we can confirm that the use of four out of five genetic markers (Aca 16S, Ac 6/210, JDP, GP, Nelson) may be helpful in identification of Acanthamoeba spp. strains, but only one Aca 16S primer pair is a highly specific marker that distinguishes between pathogenic strains of Acanthamoeba and other free-living amoeba families.

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