Which of the following is true regarding Naegleria fowleri is commonly acquired by?
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.
Salt water living
Fresh water living
Sulfur springs
Swimming pool
JIPMER 2017