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By Mayo Clinic staffMost naegleria infections are difficult to treat successfully. But if caught early and treated aggressively, it may be possible to survive a naegleria infection.
Amphotericin B
The primary treatment for naegleria infection is amphotericin B. Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication usually injected into a vein (intravenously) or into the space around your spinal cord to kill the amoebas.