Naegleria fowleri is transmitted by inhaling contaminated freshwater, entering through the cribriform plate. Diagnosis involves examining CSF for motile amebae.
Naegleria fowleri se transmite al inhalar agua dulce contaminada, entrando a través de la lámina cribosa. El diagnóstico se basa en el examen del líquido cefalorraquídeo para encontrar amebas móviles.
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