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