Most fatal amoebic encephalitis is caused by –
Correct Answer: Naeglaria
Description: The parasite invades the cribriform plate and travels along the olfactory nerves to brain leading to a rapidly fatal infection known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis.It occurs in young adults and children with a recent history of swimming in fresh water (refer pgno:25 baveja 3 rd edition)
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