Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis
Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis Causes
The disease is caused by the amoebic specie mentioned above. The amoeba then infiltrates the brain tissues resulting to necrosis.
Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis Definition
Granulomatous amebic encephalitis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. It is brought about by a certain specie of amoeba called Balamuthia mandrillaris.
Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis Diagnosis
Diagnostic tests to confirm the disease includes a brain biopsy revealing the presence of pathogenic amoebas.
Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis Symptoms and Signs
Among the symptoms shown by persons with the disease are focal paralysis, brainstem problems and seizures.
Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis Treatment
GAE can be treated by killing the amoeba present in the body. However, despite treatment the disease can be fatal and even survivors suffered neurocognitive deficits.