Geethalakshmi Velayudhan, Maridas Tom Thomas, Suseela Kundoly V, Thomas Joseph, Adarsh Aayiliath K
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Amoebic meningo-encephalitis is difficult to diagnose because the clinical signs of the disease mimic bacterial meningitis, compared to which it progresses rapidly towards a fatal outcome. Diagnosis is possible by cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) wet mount examination. Two confirmed cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis from Kerala state India are presented.
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The only journal written by and for health workers in low and middle-income countries, Tropical Doctor provides medical expertise and practical advice on how to apply current medical knowledge to the special circumstances of LMIC countries. This journal provides an ideal forum for sharing experiences and establishing best practice, aiding communication between medical professionals in different environments.
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