Clinical Symptoms

• Patients with colonization of the nasal passages by Naegleria fowleri are typically:

   Asymptomatic
• What is the primary manifestation of Naegleria fowleri infection in the brain?

  Encephalitis
• Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with Naegleria fowleri infection?a)Sore throatb) Nausea and vomitingc) Diarrhea

  d)Fever

  Diarrhea
• What symptoms typically follow the initial symptoms of fever, headache, sore throat, nausea, and vomiting in Naegleria fowleri infection?

  Stiff neck and seizures
• What sensory alterations are commonly experienced by patients with Naegleria fowleri infection?

  Smell and taste alterations
• Which of the following is a common symptom associated with Naegleria fowleri infection?

  a)Dry coughb) Blocked nosec) Excessive sweatingd) Abdominal pain


  Blocked nose
• What is Kernig's sign?

  Inability to fully straighten the leg when the hip is flexed at 90 degrees
• What is the typical outcome for untreated patients with Naegleria fowleri infection?

  Death within 3 to 6 days
• How can the presence of Naegleria fowleri be confirmed postmortem?

  Detection of trophozoites in brain tissue samples
• Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Naegleria fowleri infection?

  a)Headacheb) Nausea and vomitingc) Rash and skin blistersd) Stiff neck


  Rash and skin blisters