Naegleria fowleri is a naturally occurring fresh water amoeba that can cause infection in the brain when it gets forced up the nose. It can also be found in poorly chlorinated pools, splash pads and tap water. Risk can be reduced by using a nose plug when jumping or diving in the water and not using tap water for nasal irrigation Disclaimer: For educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be regarded as medical advice or replace the advice of your physician | Dr.Beachgem10

🧠 🦠 Case Study 185: Naegleria fowleri aka brain eating amoeba Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri, also known as the brain-eating amoeba. It enters through the nose, usually after swimming in warm freshwater, and travels along the olfactory nerve into the brain. Once there, it destroys brain tissue—fast. 🧬 🧊 Early symptoms mimic meningitis: fever, headache, nausea, stiff neck. But within days, neurological decline sets in—confusion, seizures, coma. Without ra