Q. The term Naegleria fowleri, recently seen in the news, refers to:

[A] A rare fungal disease affecting crops

[B] A newly discovered marine algae species

[C] A mosquito-borne viral disease

[D] A free-living amoeba that causes fatal brain infection

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Naegleria fowleri is commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” It is found in warm freshwater and can cause Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly brain infection.

Source- DDnews

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