Brain-eating amoeba: Warning issued in Florida after rare infection case
This includes bodies of open water such as lakes, rivers, ponds and canals, where infections are more likely in the warmer summer months of July, August and September.Those infected with Naegleria fowleri have symptoms including fever, nausea and vomiting, as well as a stiff neck and headaches. Most die within a week.
The DOH has urged people who experience those symptoms to"seek medical attention right away, as the disease progresses rapidly". "Remember, this disease is rare and effective prevention strategies can allow for a safe and relaxing summer swim season," the DOH said.US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Between 2009 and 2018, only 34 infections were reported in the country. Of those cases, 30 people were infected by recreational water, three after performing nasal irrigation with contaminated tap water, and one person was infected by contaminated tap water used on a backyard slip-n-slide, the CDC said.
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