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Since naegleria fowleri can be found in tap water. can you get it from showering since water can get into your nose?
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Naegleria fowleri: This ameba is found in contaminated fresh water sources. The transmission to humans is through inhalation of contaminated water with this particular parasite. Exposure to this parasite would be determined by the cleanliness of the fresh water source. If the parasite is inhaled it causes a severe central nervous system infection that is very serious.
Answered 12/25/2020
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