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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?

Q: 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?

: These ameba are rare and seldom cause infection in healthy people . Your experience does not necessarily increase your risk

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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