Blood and Tissue Protozoa - NAEGLERIA FOWLERI Flashcards by Jamaira Belmes | Brainscape

Q

Transmission of Naegleria fowleri

A

Swimmjng in freshwater lakes

occurs in HEALTHY persons

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Infective stage of Naegleria fowleri

A

Trophozoites

*penetrate the nasal mucosa and cribriform plate

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Infective stage of Naegleria fowleri

A

Trophozoites

*penetrate the nasal mucosa and cribriform plate

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Fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, nuchal rigidity and mental status changes

rapid progression to coma and death

A

Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis ( PAM)

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Treatment for Naegleria fowleri

A

Amphotericin B

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