Naegleria fowleri, a free-living brain-eating amoeba, can cause an infection of the brain called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). It affects people when the contaminated water enters the body through the nose. After entering the nose, it infects the brain causing PAM. It occurs commonly in people swimming or diving in warm freshwater places.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba found in warm freshwater environments, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Does he show any symptoms like fever, swelling in lymph nodes, or night sweats? Have you noticed anything unusual after the incident? Please reply to me with the above-asked questions so I can better guide you. I wish good health to your son. Thanks.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not worry at all. Please let me know exactly how many days have passed after the exposure. Also, know these facts: Naegleria infection is very rare.
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