DANGEROUS PARASITE IN LAKE AND POND WATER
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What is Naegleria?
Naegleria is a big name for a very
tiny parasite (ameba) that is usually found in fresh water bodies such as lakes and ponds. Only one species of
Naegleria infects people, Naegleria fowleri. It causes a very rare but severe brain infection.
Most infections are fatal.
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Read more information on Naegleria:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publication:
Florida Department of Health publication:
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