Question

     'Naegleria fowleri' is in news recently, that

    is:
    A The largest orchid species in the world Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B An infectious disease spread by mosquitoes which bite mostly during the day. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C New species of Indian star tortoise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Brain-eating amoeba Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ''A Georgia resident has died from Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death.

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