Amoebic meningitis

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Amoebic meningitis is a usually fatal but rare disease that is usually found in tropical countries where the fresh water temperature exceeds 30°C.

[edit] Cause

Amoebic meningitis is caused by amoeba, an unicellular organism found in warm fresh water, entering through the nose of a person, perhaps when s/he dips her/his head underwater.

It is caused by all types of amoebas.

[edit] Incubation

The incubation period is usually between 3 to 7 days.

[edit] References


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