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I was washing my face and i accidentally got a handful of warm water up my left nostril. should i be worried about naegleria fowleri. i am scared.
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In Buffalo NY: I would assume the water is purified...or if you were camping that you had to heat it to get it warm to wash your face. People get water up their noses all the time, some even wash with it intentionally. I don't think you need to be too concerned about Naegleria fowleri.
Answered 10/27/2017
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