NAEGLERIA FOWLERI INFECTION: CURRENT INSIGHTS INTO EPIDEMIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT - A REVIEW

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Authors: 1*P. Ujwala Rama Chandra, 2M. Susmitha, 3M. Venkata Naga Prasad, 4M. Jyothsna SRI, 5N. Jyoshna, 6N. Kavya Pranathi, 7N. SRI Vani
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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