Puncture of CSF and its microscopical investigation is an effective way to diagnose stained or living Naegleria amoebae in cases of PAM (Primary amoebic meningitis).
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(2016). Cerebrospinal Fluid: CSF. In: Mehlhorn, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Parasitology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-43978-4_558
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