infections
Amebic Brain Infection: Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis
Symptoms of Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis
Symptoms of granulomatous amebic encephalitis begin gradually. Confusion, headache, and seizures are common. People may have a low-grade fever, blurred vision, changes in personality, and problems with speaking, coordination, or vision. One side of the body or face may become paralyzed. Balamuthia mandrillarismay cause skin sores in addition to the symptoms above. Most infected people die, usually 7 to 120 days after symptoms begin. 