Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis: A rare opportunistic brain infection caused by certain amoeba - Acanthamoeba or Balamuthia amoebae. The amoeba generally only causes encephalitis in people who are immunocompromised or have a chronic disease such as diabetes. The amoeba initially cause pneumonitis or skin ulcers from with the amebas can spread to the brain to cause encephalitis. The condition is often fatal. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis is available below.
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Prognosis for Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis: Death is common in this condition.
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