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I was in the shower and sniffed hot water deep up my nose i am terrified of the horrific brain eating amoeba i live in va and have well water.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Amoeba: Not to worry .the hot water shower could have killed off any amoebae in the water

Answered 3/9/2018

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