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Friday i had to jump in a pool to save my friends phone. it was windy outside and i didnt get to dry off for about 15 minutes so i got cold. today is monday and i feel sick. could i have picked up an amoeba or is it the cold air + water??
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There is no amoeba in the swimming pool so you should not worry at all. Furthermore, assume that you caught the parasite, you would not get sick from this parasite in 3 days. You got a cold, that's all. Take care.
Answered 10/3/2023
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