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I was washing my tap water filter which had a couple of brown stains when some water drops fell on my nostrils, am i at risk from naegleria fowleri?

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No: In real life, there is no increased risk of catching Naegleria when that happens under normal circumstances in the U.S.

Answered 9/14/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Extraordinarily tiny: risk. 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

Answered 11/28/2017

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I got tap water in my nose. Can I get Naegleria Fowleri from this?

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