Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis is a central nervous system disease caused by certain species of amoeba, especially Balamuthia mandrillaris.
History and symptoms
- Headache
- Low-grade fever
- Mood swings
- Lethargy
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Focal neurological deficits (such as hemiparesis or cranial neuropathy)
- Meningeal irritation (such as stiff neck)
Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure such as nausea and vomiting are common [1]
References
- ↑ Martinez AJ, Visvesvara GS, Chandler FW. Free-living amebic infections. Chapter 132 in Pathology of Infectious Diseases, 1997, Connor DH, Chandler FW, Manz HJ, Schwartz DA, Lack EE, eds., Stamford, Appleton & Lange, pp 1163-1176.