A Search for Anti-<i>Naegleria fowleri</i> Agents Based on Competitive Exclusion Behavior of Microorganisms in Natural Aquatic Environments

A Search for Anti-<i>Naegleria fowleri</i> Agents Based on Competitive Exclusion Behavior of Microorganisms in Natural Aquatic Environments

<i>Naegleria fowleri</i> causes deadly primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in humans. Humans obtain the infection by inhaling water or dust contaminated with amebae into the nostrils, wherefrom the pathogen migrates via the olfactory nerve to cause brain inflammation and necrosis....

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Main Authors: Pichet Ruenchit, Narisara Whangviboonkij, Hathai Sawasdipokin, Uraporn Phumisantiphong, Wanpen Chaicumpa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
amphizoic <i>Naegleria fowleri</i>
competitive exclusion
primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
pyocyanin
aquatic environment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/2/142

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