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Oregon resident. use tapwater for neti pot daily. found out about n. fowleri. should i be worried? will switch to bottled water but afraid.
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If no symptoms....: If you are worried, it would be best to see your family physician or local otolaryngologist for a full check-up. If you are not experiencing any symptoms there is very likely no cause for concern.
Answered 5/1/2013
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Don't fret: There have been ZERO case-reports of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri i Oregon from 1962 to 2016. Although very rare - N fowleri is usually found in southern states.
Answered 11/28/2017
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