What is the scientific name for the brain eating ameba?

The scientific name for "the brain eating amoeba" is Naegleria fowleri.Hard to pronounce? eh?This is a eukaryotic cell that lives in lakes and other water sources like ponds.If it gets into the human body, chances are you aren't gonna make it. It starts eating your brain, and when the immune system attacks, your brain gets swelled up. Symptoms are: massive head aches, nausea and high fever.

(i got this right from the top of my head :B)