CDC Naegleria Fowleri Website Updates

CDC Naegleria fowleri Website Updates 

June 5, 2014 

CDC’s Naegleria fowleri website has been updated with new information, including numbers of infections through 2013 and new treatment guidance. As a reminder, the site is a one-stop shop for information aboutNaegleria fowleri and primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) for the general public, as well as public health and medical professionals. Resources include:

• Frequently asked questions for a public audience (also available in Spanish) 

• Prevention information for both swimming and tap/faucet water 

• Epidemiologic information, such as where, when, and to whom infections have occurred since 1962 

• Information for public health and medical professionals, including diagnosis, treatment, and a photo and video library  

• A publication library with links to key articles on Naegleria fowleri