EdexLive Desk
What is this amoeba?
The scientific name of the micro-organism is Naegleria fowleri
It is unicellular
Where is the amoeba found?
It is generally present in warm freshwater bodies and soil
It is common in stagnant waters
How does it infect?
If inhaled, the amoeba enters the olfactory nerves and eats the neurons
Brain is a chance food for it
Can the infection be cured?
No direct treatment for the infection is available currently
Diagnosis is also difficult