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Is getting tap water up your nose dangerous? i heard naegleria fowleri can cause pam. can you get that from tap water?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

City water?: If you are using city water, these must be checked for safety and chances are slim a dangerous germ is present in a city water supply. Government being what it is, there is always a chance that proper testing was not done.

Answered 10/2/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Very rare.: Naegleria fowleri is most often found in warm lakes, rivers, hot springs, warm water discharged from industrial plans,& poorly chlorinated or un-chlorinated pools. “Naegleria fowleri can grow in public & private water tanks and pipes, especially where little or no disinfectant (like chlorine or chloramine) is present. It can also grow in the pipes & water heaters of homes & buildings. “ REF:

Answered 11/28/2017

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