Naegleria Fowleri In recent months there has been much talk and speculation about the bacteria called Naegleria Fowleri, or better known to the public as the “Brain-eating ameba”. This microscopic and seemingly insignificant organism is commonly found in warm fresh water around the world, yet infections with this particular ameba are rare, leaving doctors and scientists curious to understand the link between this microorganism and the select few infected by this deadly bacteria. Studies indicate
The microbe Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the brain-eating-amoeba, was first identified from a fatal case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Australia in 1961. In 1965, three further cases of fatal PAM were found, from which clinical and laboratory investigations pointed to a relation with acute bacterial meningitis among the cases of an unknown etiology. According to Fowler & Carter (1965), when post-death examinations of the bodies were performed researchers found that “microscopically
being affected is the N. fowleri. The relationship between the Naegleria fowleri and humans is being altered by climate change resulting in geographical spread, increased rates of infection, and a longer lifespan for the pathogen. Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled, protozoan pathogen found in fresh bodies of water and soil around the world (Skurie; Byrd 8). It thrives in the layer of sediment at the bottom of lakes and ponds. (Skurie). When living in soil, the N. fowleri, along with other protozoa
Organism Naegleria fowleri, the brain eating amoeba, exists around the world; reservoirs of N fowleri include sediments of lakes, rivers, geothermal water, soil, and poorly kept swimming pools. These microbes can live in temperatures up to 45 degree Celsius and do not require a host cell for survival. The free-living amoeba is the etiological source of primary amoebic meningeocephalitis (PAM), an acute and fatal disease of the central nervous system with fatality rates over 99%. Onset of illness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges and affects the brain and spinal cord. There are five types of meningitis: viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and non-infectious meningitis. The symptoms are somewhat similar, though the causes and recommended treatments differ. Bacterial meningitis is the most contagious type of meningitis. All types of meningitis can be very debilitating to your health if not treated promptly (Centers for
Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the meninges, which are the thin membranous covering of the brain and spinal cord. There are different variations of the disease which include bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and non-infectious. Bacterial meningitis is severe in most cases. Many people fully recover but for those who are less fortunate it may cause brain damage leading to learning disabilities and hearing loss. There are many different pathogens that cause bacterial meningitis. The
this stage, disinfectants will be added to kill or inactivate microorganisms that can cause disease in humans. The research on the water sample shows presence of protozoa that cause diseases such as Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and Naegleria fowleri (Nemerow, Agardy, Sullivan, & Salvato, 2009). Some protozoa and viruses, which may present in water supplies are extremely harmful. There are two kinds of disinfection which is primary disinfection and secondary disinfection. Primary disinfection
Microorganisms are a part of every productive soil; there is no soil that is without microorganisms. Without the work of microorganism there would be no soil. While microorganisms work they begin to make the soil more fertile. This makes for a better plant environment. Most microorganisms can photosynthesize, so they do not need to find their own food (Franzmeir). Microorganisms also thrive on plant nutrients. Some microorganisms can only survive if they are attached to plant roots, although most
POSITIVE PARENTING By Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) Secretariat: VersaComm Sdn Bhd (263773-W) Title Making it Compulsory Issue PPG 1-2014 Section Child Health, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Meningitis Acting quick can save your child’s life If your child has meningitis, determining the specific cause of his infection could be a matter of life and death. By Dato’ Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist. Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective membranes
Over 1 million people are affected by meningitis every year, and from this statistic, about 170,000 people have died from the most severe type of meningitis, which is bacterial meningitis (comomeningitis.org). The scientific definition of meningitis is the inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord that can turn deadly if not caught and treated in time. Unfortunately, those who do survive can develop long-term effects such as deafness and brain damage. In order to prevent meningitis