What makes Naegleria fowleri particularly dangerous compared to other microorganisms?

Naegleria fowleri: Infection and Impact

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It is resistant to extreme cold.
It can fly under the radar of the immune system.
It has a deadly taste for human brains.
It is immune to all antibiotics.
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Where does Naegleria fowleri naturally thrive?
In dry desert areas.
In saltwater oceans.
In warm freshwater environments.
In frozen tundras.
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How does Naegleria fowleri typically enter the human body?
Through water splashing high up into the nose.
Through inhalation of airborne spores.
Through a cut in the skin.
Through ingestion of contaminated food.
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What chemical in the human body attracts Naegleria fowleri?
Adrenaline
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
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What is the primary consequence of Naegleria fowleri reaching the brain?
It leads to rapid hair loss.
It results in a sudden drop in blood pressure.
It initiates a feeding frenzy on brain cells.
It causes immediate paralysis.
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What is a major problem with the immune response to Naegleria fowleri in the brain?
The immune response causes inflammation and fluid buildup.
The immune response is too slow to react.
The immune system strengthens the amoeba.
The immune system ignores the amoeba.
7.
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What is the likelihood of surviving a Naegleria fowleri infection once symptoms appear?
Moderate, with a 50% survival rate.
Very high, with most patients recovering.
Impossible, with no recorded survivors.
Low, with a 3% survival rate.
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