Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

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: 14

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Acanthamoeba and Naegleria are free living amoebae that are responsible for causing primary amoebic meningoencephalopathy. These amoebas are present in lakes, ponds, ditches, swimming pools, humidifiers and contact lens solution. In order to prevent amoebic infection, a person should use sterile solution to clean contact lens. In addition, swimming pools should be properly chlorinated and people should avoid swimming in contaminated lakes.
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