Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis | |
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Histopathology of amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri. Direct fluorescent antibody stain. (CDC) |
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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
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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External Links
- Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/primary_amebic_meningoencephalitis/