Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Swimming behaviors associated with the increased risk of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis include diving or jumping into the water, submerging the head under water, or engaging in other water-related activities that cause water to go up the nose.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- Diving or jumping into the warm, usually stagnant, fresh water during periods of high water temperature and low water levels.
- Submerging the head under water during religious practices.
- Putting head under the water in hot springs and other untreated thermal waters.
- Digging in, or stirring up, the sediment while taking part in water-related activities in shallow, warm freshwater areas.
- Irrigating sinuses (nose) using contaminated tap water.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]