- Amoebic meningitis
Amoebic meningitis is a usually fatal but rare disease that is usually found in tropical countries where the fresh water temperature exceeds 30°C.
Cause
Amoebic meningitis is caused by
amoeba , a unicellular organism found in warm fresh water, entering through the nose of a person, perhaps when s/he dips her/his head underwater.It is caused by all types of amoebas.
Incubation
The incubation period is usually between 3 to 7 days.
ee also
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis References
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