Notes of Interest and New Trends

• When and where was the first reported case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri?


  1965 in Australia
• Which species of Naegleria has the potential to infect humans and has been found to be pathogenic in mice?a)N. fowlerib) N. australiensisc) N. fowleriensisd) N. pathogenica

  N. australiensis
• Which of the following laboratory techniques has NOT been studied for classifying and identifying Naegleria?a)PCR assayb) Monoclonal antibody testingc) Flow cytometryd) Western blot

  Western blot
• Among the laboratory techniques used for Naegleria, which one has been studied as a method for taxonomic classification?

  DNA restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)
• True or False: The studies conducted on laboratory techniques for Naegleria have shown unfavorable results.

   False
• What is the primary route of infection for Naegleria fowleri in humans?

  Skin contact with contaminated surfaces
• Which of the following is NOT a symptom of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)?a)Feverb) Headachec) Stiff neckd) Muscle pain

  Muscle pain
• How can Naegleria fowleri be prevented in recreational water sources?

  = Adequate chlorination

  = Regular cleaning and maintenance

  = Avoiding warm freshwater bodies
• What is the primary target organ that Naegleria fowleri affects in humans?

  Brain
• True or False: Naegleria fowleri is commonly transmitted from person to person.

  False