Naegleria Infection

Naegleria (nigh-GLEER-e-uh) 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.

Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Case Report Form ( PDF - 78 KB, 1 page)

Free Living Ameba Case Report - DRAFT ( PDF - 246 KB, 9 pages; Word - 787 KB, 9 pages)

Naegleria Infection

Naegleria Infection

Naegleria Infection

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This page last reviewed August 6, 2009

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