*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.

*Naegleria fowleri*

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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- Cryptococcal Meningitis
- Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
- Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis
- Human African Trypanosomiasis
- Neurotoxoplasmosis
- Neurocysticercosis

Fungal Infections of the Nervous System

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Cryptococcal meningitis is caused by the fungal pathogen, *Cryptococcus neoformans*. Most infections go without serious illness, but they can lead to meningitis in immunocompromised patients. 

Cryptococcal Meningitis

Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis

Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis are caused by *Acanthamoeba* and *Balamuthia* amoebae species that live in fresh water. This is a rare disease and only severe cases cause granulomatous amoebic encephalitis but it is usually fatal.

Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis

Human African trypanosomiasis is also known as African sleeping sickness is a disease from sub-Saharan Africa caused by *Trypanosoma brucei*. 

Human African trypanosomiasis

Neurotoxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite that can cause neonatal infections. It is commonly transmitted through cats or meats. It is one of the most common causes of brain abscesses. it is caused by *Toxoplasma gondii*. 

Neurotoxoplasmosis

Neurocysticercosis is an infection caused by *Taenia solium* infecting the brain and spinal cord. It causes adult onset epilepsy.  

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