Presentation
Decreased level of consciousness, fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and skin lesion in the lumbar region
Patient Data
Age: 15
Gender: Male
From the case:
Amoebic meningoencephalitis
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Multiple hypodense images in both cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum and brainstem without enhancement with contrast application of evidence. Images compatible with multiple infarcts.
Case Discussion
Pathological-anatomy study shows necrosis with abundant free-living amoebae.