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Can you get n. fowleri from picking your nose with wet fingers? i live in boston, i was washing my hands with hot tap water and accidentally picked my nose with water on my fingers?

Q: can you get n. fowleri from picking your nose with wet fingers? i live in boston, i was washing my hands with hot tap water and accidentally picked my nose with water on my fingers?

: No. Most infections with N. fowler have been associated with swimming in natural warm fresh water such as ponds, lakes, and hot springs.

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No. Most infections with N. fowler have been associated with swimming in natural warm fresh water such as ponds, lakes, and hot springs.

Answered 8/20/2023

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A member asked:

Can you get n. fowleri from picking your nose with wet fingers? i live in boston, i was washing my hands with hot tap water and accidentally picked my nose with water on my fingers?

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