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Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitits (PAM, Naegleriasis and Acanthamebiasis) ICD-9 136.2; ICD-10 B60.2 and B60.1

Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis in Texas, 1983-1996 Texas Department of State Health Services, Public Health Professional Education, Disease Prevention News, July 21, 1997 Five cases of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) were reported in Texas in 1995. Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Texas Department of State Health Services, Public Health Professional Education, Disease Prevention News, July 10, 1995 Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a fulminant, purulent infection of the grey matter of the brain. Though rare, it is almost always fatal. ... Naegleria Infection Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Parasitic Diseases Frequently Asked Questions, Including: What is Naegleria?, Where is Naegleria found?, How does infection with Naegleria occur?, What are the signs and symptoms of Naegleria infection?, Is there treatment for infection with Naegleria? ... Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis --- Georgia, 2002 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report In early September 2002, the Georgia Division of Public Health and CDC were notified about a fatal case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri ... Includes Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of PAM Attributed to Naegleria fowleri ...      Links to external sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities.

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