Research Notes on Amoebic Encephalitis
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain. Amoebic encephalitis is caused by certain species of amoeba, specifically Naegleria fowleri, Acanthamoeba species, and Balamuthia mandrillaris. Typically, N fowleri produces primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), while the others cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE), which is a subacute or chronic infection.
Top Resources on Amoebic Encephalitis
- Wikipedia: Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis
- eMedicine: Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
- Compound-Light-Microscope: The Acanthamoeba Species
- GainesvilleSun: Amoebic Encephalitis Case Causes Some Alarm (Sep. 6, 2007)
- Medical Picks: Deadly Amoebic Encephalitis
- Florida Health Department : Amoebic Encephalitis Advisory
- New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA): Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis – Rare and Lethal
- IN Health & Wellness Blog: Amoebic Encephalitis Advisory for Florida Freshwater (Sep. 7, 2007)
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