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Naegleria infection epidemiology and demographics
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Naegleria fowleri is found worldwide. Most commonly, the amoeba is found in:
- Warm bodies of freshwater, such as lakes, rivers
- Geothermal water such as hot springs
- Warm water discharge from industrial plants
- Minimally chlorinated swimming pools
- Soil
Although Naegleria is commonly found in the environment, infection occurs rarely. Only 23 infections were documented in the U.S. between 1995 and 2004.
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