Brain Eating Amoeba (Naegleria)

A brain-eating amoeba (Naegleria) is a deadly parasite that can cause fatal brain damage.

The amoeba enters your body through the nose. Here, it enters to your brain.

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Symptoms of brain-eating amoeba infection include fever, nausea, vomiting, and stiff neck.

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Naegleria fowleri lives in warm freshwater including rivers, hot springs and lakes.

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There is no specific treatment for the infection, but aggressive supportive care can improve the chances of survival.

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