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Robert L. Brown, MD

Arch Intern Med. 1991;151(6):1201-1202.

Abstract
The fourth documented survivor of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a young man with a history of waterskiing in a stagnant freshwater lake in northeastern Pennsylvania, is presented. Early consideration of this unusual diagnosis, based on historical factors (recent contact with warm fresh water), coupled with prompt aggressive therapy with high-dose amphotericin B is emphasized in achieving a successful outcome.

(Arch Intern Med. 1991;151:1201-1202)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, WilkesBarre (Pa) General Hospital.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication September 12, 1990.

Reprint requests to the Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764 (Dr Brown).

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