Brain-eating Amoeba
On 26th December, 2022, South Korea reported its first case of infection from Naegleria fowleri or ‘brain-eating amoeba’.
Naegleria fowleri is found in all continents and is declared as the cause of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a dangerous brain infection, in over 16 countries, including India.
About Naegleria fowleri
- Naegleria is an amoeba, a single-celled organism, and only one of its species, Naegleria fowleri, can infect humans.
- It was first discovered in Australia in 1965 and is commonly found in warm freshwater bodies, such as hot springs, rivers and lakes.
How does it infect humans?
- The amoeba enters the human body through ....
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