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In Naegleria infections, the diagnosis can be made by microscopic examination of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF). A wet mount may detect motile trophozoites, and a [[Giemsa-stained]] smear will show [[trophozoites]] with typical morphology. Confocal [[microscopy]] or cultivation of the causal [[organism]], and its identification by direct [[immunofluorescent]] antibody, may also prove useful. An increasing number of [[PCR]]-based techniques (conventional and real-time PCR) have been described for detection and identification of free-living amoebic infections in the clinical samples listed above. Such techniques may be available in selected reference diagnostic laboratories. | In Naegleria infections, the diagnosis can be made by microscopic examination of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF). A wet mount may detect motile trophozoites, and a [[Giemsa-stained]] smear will show [[trophozoites]] with typical morphology. Confocal [[microscopy]] or cultivation of the causal [[organism]], and its identification by direct [[immunofluorescent]] antibody, may also prove useful. An increasing number of [[PCR]]-based techniques (conventional and real-time PCR) have been described for detection and identification of free-living amoebic infections in the clinical samples listed above. Such techniques may be available in selected reference diagnostic laboratories. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
===Microscopy=== | ===Microscopy=== | ||
In Naegleria infections, the diagnosis can be made by microscopic examination of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF). A wet mount may detect motile trophozoites, and a [[Giemsa-stained]] smear will show [[trophozoites]] with typical morphology. Confocal [[microscopy]] or cultivation of the causal [[organism]], and its identification by direct [[immunofluorescent]] antibody, may also prove useful. | In Naegleria infections, the diagnosis can be made by microscopic examination of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF). A wet mount may detect motile trophozoites, and a [[Giemsa-stained]] smear will show [[trophozoites]] with typical morphology. Confocal [[microscopy]] or cultivation of the causal [[organism]], and its identification by direct [[immunofluorescent]] antibody, may also prove useful. | ||
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Naegleria fowleri trophozoites, cultured from cerebrospinal fluid. These cells have characteristically large nuclei with a large, dark staining karyosome. The amebae are very active and extend and retract pseudopods. | Naegleria fowleri trophozoites, cultured from cerebrospinal fluid. These cells have characteristically large nuclei with a large, dark staining karyosome. The amebae are very active and extend and retract pseudopods. | ||
[[Image:Naegleria fowleri trophozoites.jpg|center|Naegleria fowleri trophozoites]] | [[Image:Naegleria fowleri trophozoites.jpg|center|Naegleria fowleri trophozoites]] | ||
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Overview
In Naegleria infections, the diagnosis can be made by microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A wet mount may detect motile trophozoites, and a Giemsa-stained smear will show trophozoites with typical morphology. Confocal microscopy or cultivation of the causal organism, and its identification by direct immunofluorescent antibody, may also prove useful. An increasing number of PCR-based techniques (conventional and real-time PCR) have been described for detection and identification of free-living amoebic infections in the clinical samples listed above. Such techniques may be available in selected reference diagnostic laboratories.
Laboratory Findings
Microscopy
In Naegleria infections, the diagnosis can be made by microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A wet mount may detect motile trophozoites, and a Giemsa-stained smear will show trophozoites with typical morphology. Confocal microscopy or cultivation of the causal organism, and its identification by direct immunofluorescent antibody, may also prove useful.
Naegleria fowleri trophozoites, cultured from cerebrospinal fluid. These cells have characteristically large nuclei with a large, dark staining karyosome. The amebae are very active and extend and retract pseudopods.
Molecular Diagnosis
Real-Time PCR
A real-time PCR was developed at CDC for identification of Acanthamoeba spp., Naegleria fowleri, and Balamuthia mandrillaris in clinical samples. This assay uses distinct primers and TaqMan probes for the simultaneous identification of these three parasites.