Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae
MONDO:0019036Free-living amebae belonging to the genera Acanthamoeba, Balamuthia, Naegleria and Sappinia are important causes of disease in humans and animals. Naegleria fowleri produces an acute, and usually lethal, central nervous system (CNS) disease called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). Acanthamoeba spp. and Balamuthia mandrillaris are opportunistic free-living amebae capable of causing granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE) in individuals with compromised immune systems. Sappinia pedata has been implicated in a case of amebic encephalitis. Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba spp., are commonly found in lakes, swimming pools, tap water, and heating and air conditioning units.
2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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NIH opens study to treat parasitic infections like malaria and worms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health evaluates and treats people aged 3 and older with known or suspected parasitic infections, such as malaria, intestinal worms, and others. Participants receive standard medical care, not experimental treatments. The goal is to monito…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cut screen time, get better sleep: new study for kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether replacing 60 minutes of daily screen time with sleep can improve attention, mood, and brain health in children aged 6-12 who sleep less than 8 hours and use screens over 2 hours on school days. Researchers will help each child create a personalized plan t…
Sponsor: National University of Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC