PRIMARY AMEBIC MENINGOENCEPHALITIS IN PREGNANCY: A RARE CASE REPORT OF NAEGLERIA FOWLERI INFECTION

Abstract

Background: Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare, rapidly progressive and highly fatal infection of the central nervous system caused by Naegleria fowleri.

Case Presentation: A 32-year-old woman at 32 weeks gestation presented with fever, headache, vomiting and later neurological deterioration. PCR confirmed Naegleria fowleri infection.

Conclusion: PAM should be considered in rapidly progressive meningoencephalitis even in the absence of swimming exposure.