The Silent Danger: Naegleria Fowleri

This tiny creature is called the brain eating amoeba. Its real name is Naegleria fowleri.

It lives in warm freshwater like ponds, lakes, and hot springs.

It does not harm you if you drink the water. But if water

goes up your nose, it can travel to the brain. Kids often get

infected while swimming or diving in ponds because they splash a lot. Early symptoms look

normal like headache, fever, vomiting, and the flu. But it becomes

serious very fast. It is rare but very dangerous. Avoid jumping into warm ponds,

and never force water into your nose. Nose is the gate,