Fact sheets
Amoebic meningitis
Healthy swimming
Keep your swimming pool and spa healthy (PDF 212KB)
Public Health action
Prompt epidemiological investigation of cases and prohibit swimming in implicated waters.
Additional sources of information
- Local government Environmental Health officer or Environmental Health Directorate
Department of Health
Telephone: (08) 9388 4999
Definition
Demonstration of Naegleria, Acanthamoeba species or any other free living amoeba including Balamuthia mandrillaris in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or tissues.
[Specimens should be referred to PathWest for confirmation]
