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Abstract
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a severe and often fatal infection caused by the free-living amoebae Naegleria fowleri. This condition typically results from exposure to contaminated warm freshwater/inadequately treated recreational water/or ablution/nasal irrigation with contaminated water. The management of PAM is hindered by the absence of effective treatment coupled with challenges in early diagnosis. This review explores emerging patents that could be utilized for the treatment, diagnosis of PAM, as well as water treatment. Recent patents from the past five years, along with research and innovations are reviewed and categorized into therapeutic agents, water treatment technologies, and diagnostic methods. It is hoped that collaboration and awareness between pharmaceutical companies, water industries, and academic institutions is essential for advancing effective strategies against this severe central nervous system pathogen.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Schools > Biosciences |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis Group |
ISSN: | 2046-8954 |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 30 June 2025 |
Date of Acceptance: | 21 January 2025 |
Last Modified: | 30 Jun 2025 16:00 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/178797 |
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