This electron microscope image shows Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism found in warm freshwater like lakes and poorly maintained pools. It can enter the body through the nose and travel to the brain, causing a rare but severe infection called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. The shapes seen here are enhanced to highlight its structure, sometimes resembling faces due to pareidolia. Despite its nickname, infections are extremely uncommon, and simple precautions like avoiding warm untreated water entering the nose greatly reduce risk.
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