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Microbiology JIPMER 2017 d96ce999

Which of the following is true regarding Naegleria fowleri is commonly acquired by?

A
Salt water living
B
Fresh water living
C
Sulfur springs
D
Swimming pool
High-Yield Explanation
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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