Catalog

Encephalitis due to Acanthamoeba

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Link to WHO Definition

Encephalitis due to Acanthamoeba – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/624340046

A granulomatous encephalitis resulting from invasion of the central nervous system by Acanthamoeba species. It is associated with severe immunosuppression, particularly HIV, and has a high mortality.