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Medical Conditions - Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis

It is a fatal brain infection caused by a bacteria called Naegleria fowleri. The symptoms usually start within five days after the onset of the disease. Common symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, hallucinations, and seizures. Medications such as Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, and Azithromycin are used to treat primary amebic meningoencephalitis.

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