Detection and identification of Naegleria species along with Naegleria fowleri in the tap water samples

Detection and identification of Naegleria species along with Naegleria fowleri in the tap water samples

Abstract Naegleria 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. PAM has a high fatality rate, raising concerns about its global...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Aurongzeb, Syeda Zehratul Fatima, Syed Ikhlaq Hussain, Yasmeen Rashid, Tariq Aziz, Majid Alhomrani, Walaa F. Alsanie, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genomics
Subjects:
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis
Naegleria fowleri
Naegleria species
Genotyping
Karachi drinking water
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12920-024-02068-2
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