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==Overview==
==Overview==


'''Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis''' is a [[central nervous system]] disease caused by certain species of [[amoeba]], especially ''[[Balamuthia mandrillaris]]''.
Currently, there are no known ways to prevent infection with Balamuthia since it is unclear how and why some people become infected while others do not.
==Prevention==
There have been no reports of a Balamuthia infection spreading from one person  to another except through organ donation/transplantation.
Currently, there are no known ways to prevent infection with Balamuthia since it is unclear how and why some people become infected while others do not.


There have been no reports of a Balamuthia infection spreading from one person  to another except through organ donation/transplantation.
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Currently, there are no known ways to prevent infection with Balamuthia since it is unclear how and why some people become infected while others do not. There have been no reports of a Balamuthia infection spreading from one person to another except through organ donation/transplantation.

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