Lake Mead officials warn of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba found present in hot springs

[Kamaji]

Lake Mead officials warn of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba found present in hot springs

By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Fox News
Published Oct. 13, 2023

Officials in Nevada are warning visitors of a brain-eating amoeba, with a near 100% infection fatality rate, present at Lake Mead.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area said Naegleria fowleri – popularly known as “brain-eating amoeba” – has been found in hot springs at the hot springs below the Hoover Dam.

“Naegleria fowleri has been found in hot springs,” according to a spokesperson for Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

“This amoeba enters through the nose and can cause a deadly infection that causes a sudden and severe headache, fever, and vomiting.”

The national recreation area advised visitors to avoid diving, splashing water, or submerging in hot spring waters.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/10/13/lake-mead-officials-warn-of-rare-but-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-found-present-in-hot-springs/

[mountaineer]

I thought I was having a bad day, but at least no Naegleria fowleri has been found in our local water supply. Yet. That we know of.