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If i get water above my mouth will my nose and on the top of my nose will i breath it in and then should i be worried about brain eating amoeba? i didn't snort it up or anything but i think i breathed some water up? also i was sat down looking down?
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These ameba are rare and seldom cause infection in healthy people . Your experience does not necessarily increase your risk
Answered 7/19/2022
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Amoeba are present in warm brackish waters. Not clear regarding your specifics but such infections are rather rare. Perhaps address your concerns with your doctor
Answered 8/13/2022
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