Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Naegleria fowleri belong to the group of free-living amoeba which is commonly found in runoff waters and in the soil. This pathogen causes infections which results from bathing in soil contaminated waters like streams or lakes in summertime.

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