Naegleria infection
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Naegleria infections are caused by Naegleria fowleri. Infection of the central nervous system (CNS) can causes death in 4 to 21 days. This organism enters the CNS through mucus membranes of the nose. Once it enters the CNS it is very difficult to treat. Symptoms; nausea,vomiting,loss of sense of smell, irrational behavior, coma, death. PREVENTION; keep your head above water.
External resources[edit | edit source]
- Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis - at Wikipedia
- Naegleria Infection - at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- PCR-Based Diagnosis of Naegleria sp. Infection in Formalin-Fixed and Paraffin-Embedded Brain Sections
- Environmental contamination with protozoan parasite infective stages: biology and risk assessment
- Animal model of human disease. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis, Naegleria meningoencephalitis, CNS protozoal infection