Naegleria

Naegleria /nɛˈɡlɪəriə/ is a genus of protozoa. The genus was named after French zoologist Mathieu Naegler. Naegleria is a microscopic amoeba that can cause a very rare, but severe, infection of the brain. The amoeba is commonly found in warm freshwater (for example, lakes, rivers, and hot springs) and soil. Only one species, Naegleria fowleri infects humans. The amoeba lives as a cyst on the sediments of the bottom of freshwater like lakes, ponds, and rivers. Species include:

Naegleria

Naegleria /nɛˈɡlɪəriə/ is a genus of protozoa. The genus was named after French zoologist Mathieu Naegler. Naegleria is a microscopic amoeba that can cause a very rare, but severe, infection of the brain. The amoeba is commonly found in warm freshwater (for example, lakes, rivers, and hot springs) and soil. Only one species, Naegleria fowleri infects humans. The amoeba lives as a cyst on the sediments of the bottom of freshwater like lakes, ponds, and rivers. Species include: