A member asked:

Is there a risk of getting a brain eating amoeba from a hot tub at a hotel or swimming pool? i have flu like symptoms and i'm scared it's the start.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The risk would be: Incredibly low. See that you suffer from anxiety and have behavior therapy. If you have consistent fears of this nature - discuss addressing this with cognitive behavioral therapy with your provider. Take care.

Answered 6/15/2015

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