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Neti pot infection

2018-01-01 22:59:44
I just used a neti pot with boiled water. I am concerned that I could die from a Naegleria fowleri infection, even though I used boiled water. Is it possible that I could still die? And if I contract symptoms, what are my chances of living?
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Don't worry. You will not die. Boiled water will kill nagleria.

Answered2018-01-02 11:45:21

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