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Can you get the brain eating amoeba from rain water? i got a bit in my nose then snorted some up on accident!

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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NO: Stop worrying. Be glad you have some rain in AZ this week!

Answered 7/30/2016

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No: Naegleria fowleri is most often found in warm lakes, rivers, hot springs, warm water discharged from industrial plans,& poorly chlorinated or un-chlorinated pools. “Naegleria fowleri can grow in public & private water tanks and pipes, especially where little or no disinfectant (like chlorine or chloramine) is present. It can also grow in the pipes & water heaters of homes & buildings. “ REF:

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Can you get the brain eating amoeba from rain water? i got a bit in my nose then snorted some up on accident!

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Oleary and another doctor agreed

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