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I'm scared that if i accidentally breathe dust, i'll get balamuthia mandrillaris. what are the risks?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Very rare, no worry: This is an extremely rare parasitic infection, only 70 known cases in the US in almost 30 years. You breathe dust all the time; we all do and it is unavoidable. This is not something for you to be at all worried about. For scientifically accurate information about it, see the CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/balamuthia/ Best wishes and happy new year!

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Answered 2/25/2023

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