Treatment

• What is the primary challenge in treating patients with granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE)?

   Slow progression of the disease
• Which medication has shown some evidence of being a suitable treatment for GAE?

  Sulfamethazine
• Which medication has the best-documented success record for treating Acanthamoeba keratitis?

  Propamidine isethianate
• True or False: Experimental treatments have been widely studied and administered for GAE.

  False
• What is the key to successful treatment of Acanthamoeba eye infections?

  Early initiation of treatment
• Which medication is NOT commonly used in the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis?a)Ketoconazoleb) Miconazolec) Rifampin

  d)Itraconazole

  Rifampin
• True or False: Sulfamethazine is the most effective medication for treating Acanthamoeba keratitis.

  False
• What is the primary reason for the high mortality rate in GAE?

  Delay in accurate diagnosis
• What is the recommended approach for treating Acanthamoeba keratitis once diagnosed?

  Immediate initiation of treatment
• True or False: Acanthamoeba infections can be cured with antibiotics alone.

  False