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Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) is a central nervous system disease caused by certain species especially species of Acanthamoeba and Balamuthia mandrillaris.The term is most commonly used with Acanthamoeba. In more modern references the term Balamuthia amoebic encephalitis (BAE) is commonly used when Balamuthia mandrillaris is the cause.