meningoencephalitis

What is primary amoebic meningoencephalitis? Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), also called amoebic meningitis, is a serious illness. It causes inflammation of the brain. An amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) causes PAM. The amoebas live in warm, fresh water and soil. Infection often happens during water-based recreational activities. Although many people have contact with the amoebas, only a small number of people develop PAM. What are the symptoms of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis? The symptoms of PAM are the same symptoms as those for meningitis. The first symptoms are: headache high fever nausea (feeling sick) vomiting These symptoms start about 5 days after infection. Later symptoms are: neck