Naegleria fowleri outbreak in Pakistan: unveiling the crisis and path to recovery.

Autor:	Nadeem A; Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan., Malik IA; Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan., Afridi EK; Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan., Shariq F; Department of Medicine, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Frontiers in public health [Front Public Health] 2023 Oct 19; Vol. 11, pp. 1266400. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 19 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.3389/fpubh.2023.1266400
Abstrakt:	The outbreak of Naegleria fowleri in Pakistan presents a significant public health concern due to its high fatality rate and limited treatment options. This review explores the impact of the outbreak on communities and the challenges faced in combating the disease. It evaluates available treatment options and highlights the need for early diagnosis and intervention. The study proposes recommendations to improve public health preparedness, including public awareness campaigns, enhanced healthcare infrastructure, and robust water surveillance systems. Collaboration between research institutions and public health organizations is emphasized to develop effective outbreak response strategies. Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2023 Nadeem, Malik, Afridi and Shariq.)
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