brain eating disease

Introduction: Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba,” is a free-living amoeba found in warm freshwater environments. Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare disease but is associated with high mortality rates. The infection occurs when Naegleria fowleri enters the CNS through the nasal passages, usually during activities involving freshwater exposure, such as … Read more