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Old 05-31-2008, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Moon Over Palmettos
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Found this on the Health Forum and since the Carolinas is one of the places named at risk, I thought I'd bring it to the attention of Charlotte.

Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Strikes, Six Deaths in 2007 From Amoeba in Warm Fresh Water - CBS News
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Old 06-02-2008, 08:44 AM
 
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Just when we thought it was safe to enter the water again, after jaws.
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Old 06-02-2008, 09:50 AM
 
Location: In a house
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From what I read it's not new and not on the rise. Seems to attack only particular people---no one knows who or why. Many diseases attack certain people and again no one knows who or why. It's always a good idea to take a good shower and blow your nose good and clean your ears after going into any public swimming place---pools. lakes or streams. If we worry about whether or not we will be that "certain" person we will have to stop going out of our homes completely. It's something to be aware about but I'm still going to enjoy life!!
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Old 06-02-2008, 10:10 AM
 
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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I remember when those cases broke out here in the Orlando area. We have warnings on fresh water places that the amoeba is present and to stay out of the water.
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