leishmaniasis

Among the drugs was Miltifosine, an experimental anti-amoeba drug that the doctors got directly from the CDC.

It was first made in the 80s as a cancer treatment, then later found to be useful for Leishmaniasis, a skin infection.

Then in 2013, The CDC recommended it as a treatment for naegleriasis and is now on the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines.

Callie stayed in the ICU for 22 days.