Characteristics and Clinical Manifestation of The Brain Eating Amoeba (Naegleria Fowleri) and Understanding The Pathogenicity-Overview

Abstract

The trophozoite stage of brain eating amoeba is having invasive nature. Their habitat is in water bodies. Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a clinical condition caused by Naegleria fowleri. This pathogen causes serious disruption of the central nervous system (CNS). The route of the infection, the sign and symptoms of this disease are reviwed.

KEYWORDS: trophozoite, Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), Naegleria fowleri, infection, central nervous system (CNS