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Additionally, we included cases reported through the CDC\u2019s Free-Living Ameba surveillance or diagnosed via CDC\u2019s Free-Living and Intestinal Amebas Laboratory. Cases were classified as confirmed, probable, or suspect on the basis of confirmatory testing, presentation, exposure, and disease course.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 381 PAM cases were identified. Seven reported survivors were classified as confirmed. The most commonly reported exposure associated with PAM was swimming\/diving, and the most common class of water source was lakes\/ponds\/reservoirs. Patients were predominantly male (75%), with a median age of 14 years. Confirmed and probable cases were similar in their survival, course of illness, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n PAM is a rare but deadly disease with worldwide occurrence. Improved clinician awareness, resulting in earlier diagnosis and treatment, may contribute to increased survival among PAM patients. The case definition of probable used in this study appears to capture cases of PAM, as evidenced by similarities in outcomes, clinical course, and CSF profile to confirmed cases. 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