A patient is brought to the emergency room in a comatose state. The family reports he had complained of nausea and a bad headache in the past couple of days. They also report they had engaged in their normal summer activities: picnicking, fishing and swimming at the lake near their home. His fever is high, and while in the ER, he has a seizure. Which of the following is likely to be responsible for his symptoms?
A. Entamoeba histolytica
B. Giardia intestinalis
C. Gonyaulax
D. Naegleria fowleri
E. Toxoplasma gondii
Answer: D
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