Symptoms Of Amoebic Meningoencephalitis

Nausea And Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are considered a primary symptom with onset very soon after exposure to the amoeba. As the immune system continues to fight and alleviate the damage caused by the bacteria, antibodies are released as an attempt to destroy the infection. These antibodies, while typically helpful in other areas of the body, cause increased inflammation to the brain and spinal cord, which can be fatal as the brain presses against the cranium and begins causing damage to healthy tissue. Nausea and vomiting co-occur with a severe headache and pain and stiffness in the neck as the brain begins to be deprived of oxygen as essential veins are compressed due to swelling.

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