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Scientists Warn of an Invisible “Brain-Eating” Threat Lurking in Water Systems Worldwide - SciTechDaily

Scientists are raising concerns about free-living amoebae, resilient microbes that can survive in water systems and enable the spread of deadly infections.

By:Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
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Scientists Warn of an Invisible “Brain-Eating” Threat Lurking in Water Systems Worldwide - SciTechDaily
Naegleria fowleri is a rare but extremely dangerous amoeba that lives in warm freshwater, including lakes, rivers, hot springs, and some poorly maintained water systems. Although infections are uncom… [+3163 chars]

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