Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
From nj,i boil my tap water and fill in a bottle.i used it the a day later.will the warmth due to boiling cultivate naegleria fowleri?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Eater: After boiling esteem any Protozoa get killed but if they are in cystic form, they could survive
Answered 10/27/2017
1.4k views
Thank
Relax: Between 1962 & 2016, there were NO case-reports of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri in New Jersey.
Answered 2/16/2018
525 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I used tap water in a neti pot 2 days ago in Central Indiana. I'm very afraid of getting Naegleria fowleri. How likely is this? What to do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I used tap water in my diffuser and inhaled it through my nose. I did this less than a minute but could I get infected by Naegleria fowleri this way?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do you need a large amount of tap water up that nose to cause PAM from Naegleria Fowleri?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does tap water have Naegleria Fowleri that is chlorinated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How does chlorinated tap water in the United States have Naegleria Fowleri?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I accidentally used tap water in my netipot and now I was freaking out about naegleria fowleri. I normally boil the water or use distilled. I took a phone call and completely forgot to boil it. I live in Pasadena, CA. Should I be worried?
I live in Georgia and I used a neti pot without boiling the water. Now I'm worried I may have Naegleria fowleri. I've had a headache for the past 3 days. Should I be worried?
From NJ. WebMD says tap water could have Naegleria fowleri so try to avoid inhaling the water,but a few drops go into the nose inadvertently,is it bad?
From NJ,I use hot tap water at home or the hot tap water in my university library to rinse my nose.I inhaled some of it,could I get Naegleria fowleri?
Can Naegleria Fowleri live inside a coffee maker water tank if bottled water is used?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
