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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?
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No. I don't think you have to be concerned about amoeba in this setting.
Answered 3/8/2021
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