Question 1

what's chances of n fowleri from water up nose in shower as i've been having mild headaches and i've also been on keflex for other issues?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unless your shower water comes untreated from a pond, lake, river, or hot spring.  Even then, pretty rare.  There have only been 30 cases in the USA since 2001.

Question 2

can you get n fowleri from shower water? i accidentally got some water in my nose while showering and i'm extremely concerned! only a small amount h2o

Accepted Answer

No worries: In real life, a Naegleria fowleri infection does not happen that way... unless you are the unluckiest person on the planet. So, no worries.

Question 3

can n fowleri survive past a water softener? will microwaving water to steam in kill it? the local area has had it, concern is w/ childs nasal bulb.

Accepted Answer

Survives softener: N Fowleri grows best in warm water and serious infection enters though the nose into the brain. Use distilled or boiled and cooled water to make nasal solutions for Neti Pot, etc.  Sanitation with steam should be effective.  Most bulbs are used to suction secretions out of the nose.  The main risk  of infection is forceful entry of contaminated water into the nose, such as jumping into a pond.

Question 4

can you get naegleria fowleri from soil that has not been in water or is this only found in water environments? just curious?

Accepted Answer

Only water: Naegleria fowleri is a free-living, thermophilic excavate form of protist typically found in warm bodies of fresh water, such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and hot springs.  This organism can not survive in the absence of water.

Question 5

oregon resident. use tapwater for neti pot daily. found out about n. fowleri. should i be worried? will switch to bottled water but afraid.

Accepted Answer

If no symptoms....: If you are worried, it would be best to see your family physician or local otolaryngologist for a full check-up. If you are not experiencing any symptoms there is very likely no cause for concern.

Question 6

changed my pressure reducer regulator to my home water came out of the pipes into dirt on ground turn to mud and got in the pipe could this n fowleri?

Accepted Answer

Think rare.: In the US over the  last  50 years, there have been about 130 cases of  Naegleria Fowleri  induced primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. "Naegleria fowleri can grow in public and private water tanks and pipes, especially where little or no disinfectant (like chlorine or chloramine) is present. It can also grow in the pipes and water heaters of homes and buildings."

Question 7

is tap water tested for naegleria fowleri?

Accepted Answer

Naegleria fowleri:  Tap water can be tested for Naegleria fowleri. However, I was not able to find information about whether municipal water sources regularly test for this  ameba.

Question 8

does flower vase water have naegleria fowleri?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely, unless you obtained the water from a nearby swamp.

Question 9

why does tap water have naegleria fowleri in it?

Accepted Answer

AMOEBA: Tap water that is drinkable should NOT have this pathogen in it!

Question 10

can naegleria fowleri survive outside water in dry dust?

Accepted Answer

: Classically grows in brackish water in warm climates.  Doubt it would thrive in "dry dust".

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A member asked:

What's chances of n fowleri from water up nose in shower as i've been having mild headaches and i've also been on keflex for other issues?

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Can you get n fowleri from shower water? i accidentally got some water in my nose while showering and i'm extremely concerned! only a small amount h2o

A member asked:

Can n fowleri survive past a water softener? will microwaving water to steam in kill it? the local area has had it, concern is w/ childs nasal bulb.

A member asked:

Can you get naegleria fowleri from soil that has not been in water or is this only found in water environments? just curious?

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Oregon resident. use tapwater for neti pot daily. found out about n. fowleri. should i be worried? will switch to bottled water but afraid.

A member asked:

Changed my pressure reducer regulator to my home water came out of the pipes into dirt on ground turn to mud and got in the pipe could this n fowleri?

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Is tap water tested for naegleria fowleri?

A member asked:

Does flower vase water have naegleria fowleri?

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Why does tap water have naegleria fowleri in it?

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Can naegleria fowleri survive outside water in dry dust?

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