Naegleria Infection
(nigh-GLEER-e-uh)
Naegleria is an ameba commonly found in the environment in water and soil. Infection of humans is rare but serious. To prevent infection with Naegleria, precautions should be taken to ensure that water does not enter the nose when participating in recreational water sports.
NEW! May 29, 2008 – Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Case Report Form  (PDF - 78 KB, 1 page)
NEW! May 28, 2008 – Free Living Ameba Case Report - DRAFT  (Word - 418 KB, 8 pages)
 Naegleria Infection Updated May 2, 2008
 Naegleria Infection
 Naegleria Infection Updated May 29, 2008
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