N. Fowleri
- Swimming pools do contain amoebas and parasites. Naegleria Fowleri is an example of one type that can be fatal to humans. According to Linda Shrieves of the "Orlando Sentinel" in an article published Mar. 25, 2011, this amoeba is normally found in the freshwater of rivers and lakes and multiplies during hotter months. It can be found, however, in swimming pools that are not well maintained. The amoeba, when inhaled up into the nose, can cause, in rare cases, a fatal brain infection.
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