Which of the following is true regarding Naegleria fowleri is commonly acquired by?
Correct Answer: Fresh water living
Description: Naegleria fowleri (brain eating amoeba) infection is commonly acquired by swimming in fresh water pond.Infective form- trophozoitesThey can penetrate the nasal mucosa and cribriform plate to produce a purulent meningitis and encephalitis that are usually rapidly fatal.
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