Amoebic brain abscess

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Amoebic brain abscess
Synonyms	N/A
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, seizures, neurological deficits
Complications	Seizures, increased intracranial pressure, brain herniation
Onset	Gradual
Duration	Variable
Types	N/A
Causes	Amoebic infection (e.g., Naegleria fowleri, Acanthamoeba spp.)
Risks	Swimming in warm freshwater, immunocompromised state
Diagnosis	MRI, CT scan, Lumbar puncture, Brain biopsy
Differential diagnosis	Bacterial brain abscess, fungal brain abscess, tumor
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Antimicrobial therapy, surgical drainage
Medication	Metronidazole, amphotericin B, miltefosine
Prognosis	Variable, often poor if not treated early
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

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Amoebic Brain Abscess

An amoebic brain abscess is a rare and serious condition caused by the invasion of the brain by amoebae, which are single-celled organisms. This condition is a type of brain abscess, which is a collection of pus that develops in response to an infection or trauma.

Etiology

Amoebic brain abscesses are primarily caused by free-living amoebae, such as Naegleria fowleri, Acanthamoeba species, and Balamuthia mandrillaris. These organisms are typically found in warm freshwater environments, soil, and sometimes in inadequately chlorinated swimming pools.

• Naegleria fowleri: Often referred to as the "brain-eating amoeba,

Editor-In-Chief: Prab R Tumpati, MD
Obesity, Sleep & Internal medicine
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