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Amebic Meningitis / Encephalitis Data

Number of Amebic Meningitis/Encephalitis Cases in Texas by Specific Ameba Identified, 2005-2020     
Year Naegleria fowleri* cases Balamuthia mandrillaris cases Acanthamoeba species cases
2005 1 0 0
2006 0 0 0
2007 2 1 0
2008 1 0 0
2009 0 0 0
2010 1 1 0
2011 0 0 0
2012 0 0 1
2013 1 0 0
2014 0 1 0
2015 2 1 0
2016 1 1 1
2017 0 0 0
2018 0 1
2019 1 0 0
2020 1

*For more information on Naegleria fowleri, please review our Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis [T(1]  web page.
 Data Source: Texas NEDSS Finalized Data File, 2005-2020, Texas Notifiable Conditions 


For more data regarding this condition, please see our Infectious Disease Annual Reports or submit a Data Request