Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 20 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 634: 12

Answer

c. A person can become infected by contaminated contact lenses

Work Step by Step

Primary amebic meningoencephalitis is caused by a free living ameba Naegleria fowleri. It can contaminate contact lenses, through which disease can spread.

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