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I was showering and got water up my nose. i had pulled the shower head down and it pointed towards my face on accident. it stung a little bit. is it possible to get amoeba that way? we use city water, not well water?

Q: i was showering and got water up my nose. i had pulled the shower head down and it pointed towards my face on accident. it stung a little bit. is it possible to get amoeba that way? we use city water, not well water?

: No. I don't think you have to be concerned about amoeba in this setting.

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Dr. John Bodell answered

No. I don't think you have to be concerned about amoeba in this setting.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/8/2021

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A member asked:

I was showering and got water up my nose. i had pulled the shower head down and it pointed towards my face on accident. it stung a little bit. is it possible to get amoeba that way? we use city water, not well water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Bodell answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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