Detection and identification of Naegleria species along with Naegleria fowleri in the tap water samples [PDF]
BMC Medical GenomicsNaegleria fowleri, the causative agent of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), is commonly found in warm freshwater environments and can enter the brain through nasal passages during activities like swimming or ablution.
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Journal of Water and Health, 2022 The occurrence of amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, in sediment samples from Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana was investigated. This amoeba is pathogenic and can cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis.
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Potential Inhibitors of Human–Naegleria fowleri Interactions: An In Vitro Extracellular Matrix-Based Model [PDF]
Marine DrugsPrimary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rapidly progressive and fulminant disease that affects the central nervous system caused by the free-living amoeba Naegleria fowleri.
Javier Chao-Pellicer +7 more
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Detection and Confirmation of Naegleria fowleri in a Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis Patient Using a Molecular Approach [PDF]
Journal of Parasitology ResearchThe Naegleria fowleri amoeba stands as the primary culprit behind primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), presenting a substantial global public health concern. In recent years, over 17 cases of PAM have been reported in Karachi, Pakistan, highlighting
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Advances in the study of extracellular vesicles of Naegleria fowleri and their role in contact-independent pathogenic mechanisms [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are spherical membrane particles released by prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. EVs produced by pathogenic organisms are known to play a role in host-pathogen interactions; however, despite some reports on Naegleria
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First evidence of free-living Naegleria species in recreational lakes of Alberta, Canada
Journal of Water and Health, 2023 Rising temperatures are increasing environmental habitats for thermotolerant pathogens, such as the so-called ‘brain-eating amoeba’, Naegleria fowleri. To the best of our knowledge, however, Naegleria species have not been reported in environmental water
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Scientific Reports, 2022 In the current study, we have systematically analysed the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence of Naegleria fowleri (N. fowleri) isolate AY27, isolated from Karachi, Pakistan. The N.
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Prevalence of Naegleria fowleri in Environmental Samples from Northern Part of India. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Naegleria fowleri the causative agent of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, is ubiquitously distributed worldwide in various warm aquatic environments and soil habitats. The present study reports on the presence of Naegleria spp.
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Transmission characteristics and prevention measures of Naegleria fowleri： a review
Shanghai yufang yixue, 2022 ObjectiveTo review the Naegleria fowleri and primary amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by the naegleria fowleri， so as to strengthen the public awareness of the disease and its prevention.MethodsWe reviewed the literatures and reports， and summarized ...
ZHANG Na, ZHOU Yibiao
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Naegleria fowleri from Pakistan Has Type-2 Genotype
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2022 Background: Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is an acute and fulminant CNS infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. Recreational activities and ritual ablution with contaminated warm fresh water are the main reason of PAM.
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