Naegleria fowleri Flashcards
1
Q
What type of pathogen is Naegleria fowleri?
A
Amoeba (protozoan)
2
Q
Where does Naegleria fowleri reside?
A
Warm freshwater bodies
Silt
3
Q
What is the most common disease/infection of Naegleria fowleri?
A
Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Death occurs in children 7 days after symptoms
4
Q
What is the portal of entry of Naegleria fowleri?
A
Nasal passages, water hits nasopharynx
5
Q
What is the pathogenesis of Naegleria fowleri?
A
Mucinase: degrades mucus
Invasive
6
Q
Can Naegleria fowleri be treated with antibiotics?
A
No
7
Q
Is Naegleria fowleri a bad pathogen?
A
Close to 100% fatal
