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USA: Scientists warn about spread of deadly brain eating amoeba

USA: Scientists warn about spread of deadly brain eating amoeba

A very deadly amoeba is said to have been studied by the scientists in the United States of America. The amoebas is called Naegleria Fowleri. They believe it is spreading northwards because of the change in climatic conditions and most cases are coming up in the Midwestern States. The amoeba is found living in freshwater bodies such as lakes and streams where people go for swimming. It affects the people who swim by entering through the nose and damaging the brain.

Sanika Abhyankar

Sanika Abhyankar is a Mass Media and Communication student at Ruia College, Mumbai. Sanika is keen on pursuing International Affairs in the near future. She is an optimist who loves to debate and is fond of watching romantic comedies. She is also a fashion enthusiast. Sanika is currently working as a Journalist at India Shorts and can be contacted through sanikaapersonal@gmail.com