primary amebic meningoencephalitis

Term ID

DOID:0050242

Synonyms

• Naegleria fowleri infection

Definition

A parasitic protozoa infectious disease that involves infection of the central nervous system caused by Naegleria fowleri. The symptoms include headache, nausea, rigidity of the neck muscles, vomiting, delirium, seizures and coma. (2)

References

• GARD:9554

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:0050242 )