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One of the symptoms of brain eating amoeba is headache. are these headaches more painful then normal and do the strictly occur on the frontal lobe?
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Do NOT worry: Headache would be the least of your problems if you suffered amoeba infection of the brain, which can be rapidly deadly. If you have headaches, have your doctor evaluate and prescribe, and don't worry about amoeba unless you are drinking brackish water from third world sites.
Answered 10/3/2017
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Suspect it would be: an AWFUL headache. N. fowleri infection causes primary amebic meningoencephalitis which destroys brain tissue. Sx's usually begin within 2 to 15 days of exposure & may include sudden fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea / vomiting, light sensitivity, feeling tired, confusion, loss of balance, hallucinations, seizures & death.
Answered 11/28/2017
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