NAEGLERIA FOWLERI INFECTION: CURRENT INSIGHTS INTO EPIDEMIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT - A REVIEW
Abstract
Naegleria fowleri is heat- loving amoeba that causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but deadly brain infection. It enters the body through the nose when people swim or dive in warm freshwater and also reaches the brain, causing severe inflammation. PAM has a death rate of over 95, substantially due to late opinion and limited treatment success. Tests like microscopy and PCR can descry it, but frequently too late. medicines similar as amphotericin B and miltefosine are used, but survival is rare. The stylish way to help PAM is by raising public mindfulness and perfecting water safety.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
Actinomycetales infections and treatment
Infections and bacterial resistance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN