Naegleria fowleri meningoencephalitis is commonly acquired by
A) mosquito bites.
B) exposure to body fluids of a contaminated individual.
C) ingestion of water contaminated with fecal material.
D) exposure to bird droppings.
E) swimming in warm ponds or streams.

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Naegleria fowleri meningoencephalitis is commonly acquired by swimming in warm ponds or streams. This amoeba thrives in warm water, particularly in the summer months. It enters the human body through the nose and travels to the brain, causing a rare but typically fatal infection.

Naegleria Fowleri Meningoencephalitis Is Commonly Acquired by