Daniela S. Allende, MD
Fellow, Anatomic Pathology

Richard A. Prayson, MD
Section Head, Neuropathology, Department of Anatomic Pathology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• analyze the epidemiologic setting in which amebic encephalitis by Balamuthia mandrillaris often occurs.
• differentiate when amebic meningoencephalitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
• diagnose amebic encephalitis in routine histologic sections.
• explain the ancillary techniques helpful to reaching a diagnosis of amebic meningoencephalitis.
• discuss the prognosis of amebic meningoencephalitis.
• delineate the treatment options of amebic meningoencephalitis.