The Deadly Brain-Destroying Amoeba, Naegleria Fowleri, Has Just Been Spotted In Florida
By Marisa Roman|Published July 16, 2020
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Sometimes it feels like if it’s not one thing, it’s another, right? It has just been reported by the Department of Health that a confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri in Florida has been found, which is an often-fatal amoeba that attacks the brain. But before you begin to panic, let’s talk facts and what you can do to avoid exposing yourself to the places where this brain-eating amoeba is most commonly found.
An often fatal microscopic single-celled amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri nicknamed the “brain-eating amoeba” was just recently confirmed in Florida this past weekend by the Florida Department of Health.
According to the Department of Health, the peak season for the amoeba is July through September, when bodies of water in the southern states are usually at their warmest.
If you can, pinch your nose when playing in warm freshwater or entering a body of water just in case.
Naegleria fowleri is extremely fatal, with only four cases of survival out of 143 known cases in the United States so make sure to use extreme caution when swimming in Florida.
To find out more information about Naegleria fowleri in Florida and to stay informed, check out this information from the Florida Department of Health.
What do you think about Naegleria fowleri? Is it terrifying enough to stay out of the water? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section.
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