A member asked:

Drove thru huge dust storm by farming fields in tucson. had windows rolled up & air turned off. no face mask. can i get balamuthia mandrillas this way?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

VERY VERY: UNLIKELY...the organism needs WATER and lives in bodies of water and MOIST soil....unlikely carried by DUST these facts PLUS the filtration system of your car makes your chances near ZERO! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 4/21/2018

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worry: There have been several questions like this, all from you? Hard to imagine more than one user apparently obsessed with this very rare infection. Are you also the person with past repeated questions about acanthamoeba, a similar infection? Your fears seem to be quite irrational. If bothering you as much as it seems, consider professional counseling (suggested from compassion, not criticism).

Answered 4/21/2018

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