Naegleria Fowleri
Q. What is Naegleria Fowleri? Naegleria Fowleri , also known as BRAIN-EATING AMOEBA is amongst the most dangerous infection that can directly lead to death within a few days. As the name suggests, a single-celled organism, AMOEBA, slowly and gradually eats away the brain after it has entered. Q . What are the major sources ? It's found in freshwater sources i.e. swimming pools, freshwater ponds, hot springs, lakes etc as well as contaminated water resources i.e. poorly maintained swimming pools (or you can say by some water sources that may actually be containing amoeba). Q . How is it actually transferred ? One of the most important point to be remembered is that it can only be caused when infected water enters through your nose and then to the brain. Additionally, drinking such infected or contaminated water doesn't cause Naegleria. Q. What're...