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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidentally Falling Into A Pound?
Question: I accidentally fell into our pond while clearing pads of fiberous algae. I think some water got up my nose and am worried about brain eating ameba. I took a shower and cleared my nose with sterile saline. Should I do anything else?
Brief Answer:
Amoeba usually not so easily accessable in body
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
with that short contact with the water in the pond there is usually no high risk of any parasites getting acces to your brain or body. The measures you took should be sufficient.
Best regards
Amoeba usually not so easily accessable in body
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
with that short contact with the water in the pond there is usually no high risk of any parasites getting acces to your brain or body. The measures you took should be sufficient.
Best regards
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