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Cleaning dump truck lots of dirt some dirt in the air went up my nose when breathing could i be exposed to naegleria i live in a hot state fl?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

More information: It tends to be a water borne illness. This is some information on the topic from the Florida Health Department: http://newsroom.doh.state.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/newsroom/2014/06/06.04.14Naegleria-Fowleri.pdf It is unlikely, but the advise on the above link is useful.

Answered 3/25/2015

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