Amebic Meningitis / Encephalitis Data
| 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 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 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.