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'''For patient information, click [[Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (patient information)|here]]''' | '''For patient information, click [[Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (patient information)|here]]''' | ||
{{Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis}} | {{Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis}} | ||
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{{SK}} PAM; PAME; primary amebic meningoencephalitis | {{SK}} PAM; PAME; ''Naegleria fowleri'' infection; ''N. fowleri'' infection; primary amebic meningoencephalitis | ||
==[[Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis overview|Overview]]== | ==[[Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis overview|Overview]]== | ||
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| Histopathology of amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri. Direct fluorescent antibody stain. (CDC) |
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Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis Microchapters |
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Differentiating Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis from other Diseases |
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Case Studies |
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Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis |
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis |
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
Case Studies
Related Chapters
External Links
- Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/primary_amebic_meningoencephalitis/