PA
A 26-year-old male asked:
i laughed and got tap water from my mouth up my nose. can i get naegleria folweri from that? the water was from my fridge water filter. is this bad?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Stephen Scholandanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Keep laughing: There are no concerns here of an amoeba infection from something like this. Usually these VERY RARE infections occur with HOT pond water that's teeming with microbes. A forceful event is required too (water skiing wipe-out, jump from a height etc). I'm 100% certain you'll be fine, so keep laughing and don't worry too much.
1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Feb 17, 2019
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$30 per visit with
membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.