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I got tap water up my nose. can naegleria fowleri survive in tap water? or would the chlorine kill it?
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Infection unlikely: Infections from Naegleria Fowleri are very rare especially from tap water. I don't think you should worry. More info here: http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/
Answered 10/1/2017
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N. fowleri could: only survive if chlorination was inadequate. "very rarely, Naegleria fowleri has caused deaths associated with tap or faucet water going up the nose . 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."
Answered 11/28/2017
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