Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: PAM; PAME; Naegleria fowleri infection; N. fowleri infection; primary amebic meningoencephalitis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case #1

• Free-living amebic infection
• Meningoencephalitis
• Waterborne diseases
• Acanthamoeba

• Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/primary_amebic_meningoencephalitis/

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