Health officials report that a rare amoeba infection led to the death of a Florida resident last week. The unnamed male patient most likely acquired Naegleria fowleri after washing his sinuses with tap water, according to a WFTX report from Charlotte County health officials.
The creature can only enter the body through the nose, according to Eric Milbrandt, head of the marine laboratory at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. In addition to hot springs, lakes, and warm water, Milbrandt told WFTX that it can also be found in hot water tanks and, in some extremely rare circumstances, in tap water.
According to the CDC, Naegleria fowleri infections are uncommon. Between 2012 and 2021, there were 0–5 new instances diagnosed annually in the United States. The CDC informed WFTX that “this is the first instance of Naegleria fowleri infection in the United States this year and the first ever documented in winter months in the United States.”
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Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), which causes swelling and the destruction of brain tissue, is brought on by Naegleria fowleri. Only four of the 154 instances between 1962 and 2021 resulted in a survivor; this indicates a high fatality rate.
“The first PAM symptoms often appear approximately five days after infection, but they can appear anywhere between one and twelve days later. According to the CDC, symptoms can include headache, fever, nausea, or vomiting.
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Seizures, hallucinations, coma, stiff neck, bewilderment, and a lack of attention to others and the environment are some of the later symptoms. When symptoms first appear, the illness advances quickly and typically results in death within 5 days. The CDC website has further information about the Naegleria fowleri infection.
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