A member asked:

Is naegleria fowleri found in washing machines?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Naegleria Fowleri : THIS IS FROM THE AMEOBA FAMILY AND IS THE RESPONSIBLE FOR MENINGOENCEPHALITIS. INFECTION IF FROM WARM WATER, SAND, LAKES AND RIVERS - ITS UNLIKELY FROM THE WASHING MACHINE.

Answered 11/19/2020

25 views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Naegleria fowleri: Am aware of no cases from this cause. It is most often found in warm lakes, rivers, hot springs, warm water discharged from industrial plants, & poorly chlorinated or un-chlorinated pools. Infection with N. fowleri is rare.

Answered 1/26/2021

8 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does Naegleria Fowleri come from indoor dust?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers