There are around 25,000 known species of bee worldwide (about 4000 species in the US, and over 250 species in Britain)....and there are probably more to be discovered! These 25,000 species can be divided into over 4000 genera (types of bees) belonging within 9 groups or 'families', all under the banner - or 'Super-family' - 'Apoidea'. Apoidea also includes 'sphecoid wasps', from which bees are believed to be descended. Click here to read about honey bees.
Infection with Naegleria causes the disease primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain inflammation, which leads to the destruction of brain tissue. Initial signs and symptoms of PAM start one to 14 days after infection and include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. As the amebae cause more extensive destruction of brain tissue, this leads to confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of balance, seizures and hallucinations.
It usually takes between three days and five days for symptoms to appear once your baby is infected (HPA 2012, NHS 2012) . Hand, foot and mouth disease will be uncomfortable for your baby, but rest assured that itâs not a serious illness.