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I live in georgia and i used a neti pot without boiling the water. now i'm worried i may have naegleria fowleri. i've had a headache for the past 3 days. should i be worried?
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Not about Naegleria being the reason for your headache. There are many other much more common causes for the headache, including sinuses. Will suggest seeing your doc for an assessment and proper plan.
Answered 9/6/2023
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