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A member asked:
Should i be worried about amoeba organisms if i did not go under water? what if only a few drops got on my nose?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unlikely: Unlikely if I you pair up what are the odds of getting infected. If you continue to be concerned or develop symptoms follow up with your doctor early next week. Take care.
Answered 8/24/2014
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No,: There have been only 132 cases in 50 years of PAM due to that amoeba., Naegleria fowleri. When you swim in fresh water, wear nose guards There are lots of other things in fresh water that are more likely to cause disease. ( Why I like salt water or that nice chlorine in pools!). I wouldn't worry about that amoeba, since it is so rare and you didn't get any water up your nose. There is drug now.
Answered 8/24/2014
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