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Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis

Disease ID: disease_node_15369

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DbxrefGARD:12651
SubclassofDOID_0050242, DOID_936
Data SourceDOID
SynonymsAcanthamoeba encephalitis, Acanthamoeba granulomatous encephalitis, Granulomatous Amebic Encephalitis due to Acanthamoeba, granulomatous amoebic encephalitis
Disease Has LocationUBERON_0000955
Doid Labelgranulomatous amebic encephalitis
Doid DescriptionA parasitic protozoa infectious disease that results in infection of the brain caused by Acanthamoeba or Balamuthia mandrillaris. The symptoms include headaches, altered mental status, and focal neurologic deficit, which progresses over several weeks to death.
Has SymptomSYMP_0000504, SYMP_0000682
Disease Node Iddisease_node_15369
Doid IdDOID_0050246
LabelGranulomatous Amebic Encephalitis