PAM Disease (Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
PAM Disease (Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention PAM Disease (Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare but often fatal brain infection caused by the free-living amoeba Naegleria fowleri . Commonly referred to as the "brain-eating amoeba," this microorganism thrives in warm freshwater environments and can enter the human body through the nose, leading to devastating brain tissue destruction. Although cases are extremely rare worldwide, PAM has a very high fatality rate, making awareness, prevention, and early diagnosis absolutely critical for survival. What is PAM Disease? PAM disease is an acute, rapidly progressing infection of the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by Naegleria fowleri , a thermophilic single-celled amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, hot springs, and inadequately ch...
