Because the progression of Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis is very fast, it is usually not diagnosed until after death. It is is common to experience severe headaches and fever due to the loss of brain cells during infection. 

Signs and Symptoms of Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

*Naegleria fowleri* is a primarily water and soil dwelling amoeba. The infective ameobic form is the disease causing form of the amoeba. It can cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis which is a form of meningitis. It is primarily transmitted to humans by exposure to rivers or lakes.

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Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis is caused by a fungal pathogen *Naegleria fowleri*. This a rare disease typically transmitted through water and into the nasal cavity.

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