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I need help. i was swimming at a yacht club pool, i smelled a little chlorine not overbearing and some water got in my nose. will i get the brain eating amoeba? i wasnt under the water but it did splash up in my nose as i walked through and dipped.

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Dr. Angel Arturo Moya Marquez answered

No: That only happens in natural formations of water, not in a pool with chlorine. Chill

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Answered 7/5/2019

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A member asked:

I need help. i was swimming at a yacht club pool, i smelled a little chlorine not overbearing and some water got in my nose. will i get the brain eating amoeba? i wasnt under the water but it did splash up in my nose as i walked through and dipped.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angel Arturo Moya Marquez answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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