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What type of symptoms and how severe would they be after getting infected by brain eating amoeba, 8 days after infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Severe !!: 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.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

What type of symptoms and how severe would they be after getting infected by brain eating amoeba, 8 days after infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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