Naegleria Fowleri

Naegleria Fowleri is a single-celled amoeba commonly found in warm bodies of water that can cause a rare, but potentially fatal infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Naegleria Fowleri typically enters a person’s body through the nostrils while swimming or during other water activities, and travels to the brain. It is more common in warm climates and can survive in a wide range of temperatures, pH and salinity levels, making it able to live in a variety of water sources. Treatment of Naegleria Fowleri infections is difficult and often unsuccessful. However, preventive measures can reduce the risk, including the avoidance of activities such as diving and swimming in warm, stagnant water. Naegleria Fowleri is an important cause of global public health concern, and awareness of its risks and prevention should be promoted at all levels.