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Brain amoeba (ladymuck warning applies)

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    Brain amoeba (ladymuck warning applies)

    “ A case of a rare brain-eating amoeba has been confirmed in Florida, according to health officials in the US state.

    The Florida Department of Health (DOH) said one person in Hillsborough County had contracted Naegleria fowleri.

    The microscopic, single-celled amoeba can cause an infection of the brain, and is usually fatal.

    Commonly found in warm freshwater, the amoeba enters the body through the nose.”

    Brain-eating amoeba: Warning issued in Florida after rare infection case - BBC News


    #2
    I do like the thought that a single-celled organism could wipe out humankind.

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      #3

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        #4
        Never swim in rivers or lakes in hot countries.

        Saltwater is fine, freshwater, is a no no.

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          #5
          Is it safe to swin in Loсh Ness?

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            #6
            Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
            Never swim in rivers or lakes in hot countries.

            Saltwater is fine, freshwater, is a no no.
            aye, - right!

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              #7
              Darn bugs! A Zika type virus that, instead of shrinking brains, gave ladies Steatopygia would be ok though.
              bloggoth

              If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
              John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)

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                #8
                There's a few on here that could starve these amoebas to death.

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