Brain-Eating Amoeba: Everything you need to know

Naegleria fowleri, known as the Brain-Eating Amoeba, resides in soil, freshwater, and contaminated waters.
   
 

The most common symptoms of Naegleria fowleri infection include nausea and vomiting.
   
 

A major indicator of Brain-Eating Amoeba infection is a persistent headache.

Naegleria fowleri thrives in temperatures between 95ºF to 113ºF, with optimal growth at higher temperatures.
   
 

Antifungal medication like amphotericin B is primarily used to treat Naegleria fowleri infections, targeting the amoeba effectively.