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A Texas woman died after a fatal contract Brain Ameba From contaminated water.
71 patients were using nose irrigation devices that were filled with bo cow water from the RV’s water tap, according to warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“I used to be healthy“The woman was staying at the local campsite at the time,” the agency said.
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Within 4 days of using nose rinsing, the woman developed “severe neurological symptoms”, including fever, headache and changes Mental state.
The patient was treated for a potential infection with rare, fatal primary meningoencephalitis (PAM). Brain infection It is also known as the brain-eating amoeba caused by Naegleria Fowleri.
The woman was treated for a potential infection of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and fatal brain infection caused by Nagrelia Faurelli, also known as brain-eating amoeba. (istock)
Despite treatment, the woman began to have seizures and died eight days after symptoms began.
According to the CDC, examination of the patient’s cerebrospinal fluid confirmed that she had N. fowleri.
This case strengthens the possibility of serious health risks associated with inappropriate use of Nose irrigation equipmentas well as the importance of maintaining RV water quality and ensuring that local government water systems comply with regulatory standards,” the health agency said.
“Less than 10 people get infected in the US every year, and unfortunately, most cases are fatal.”
Naegleria fowleri is also at risk when swimming in fresh water. It’s more common Hot monthas the ameba grows best at high and water temperatures.
Fox News Digital previously spoke with Tammy Lundstrom, Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Diseases Expert at Trinity Health in Michigan, about the risk of infection.
The patient was using a nasal irrigation device (not shown) filled with bo milk tap water from the RV water tap. (istock)
“The risk of brain-eating amoeba is very low,” she said. “There are fewer than 10 people infected in the US each year, and unfortunately, most cases are fatal. Only a handful of known cases are survivors.”
The death rate for Naegleria fowleri is above 97%, according to the CDC.
Acknowledge warning sign
The initial symptoms of PAM usually begin about 5 days after exposure, but can be noticed earlier.
Usually early signs Include headachesnausea, fever, vomiting, says the CDC website.
As the infection progresses, people can experience confusion, stiff neck, disorientation, hallucinations, seizures and coma.
The dangerous fungi spreading to US hospitals “has increased rapidly”
“People usually start to feel sick one to 12 days after being exposed to water,” Lundstrom said. “Early symptoms should encourage medical evaluation. Bacterial Meningitis. ”
Deaths can lead to 1 to 18 days of infection, on an average of five days.
Preventing infection
To prevent the contraction of fatal infectious diseases, the CDC recommends using “distilled, sterile or boiled tap water for nasal irrigation.”
It’s also best to avoid soaking your head in the water when swimming in the summer, Lundstrom told Fox News Digital.
According to the CDC, examination of the patient’s cerebrospinal fluid confirmed that she had N. fowleri. (istock)
“Infection occurs when water carrying an amoeba usually lifts a person’s nose while swimming,” she said. “I don’t know if some people get infected and others don’t even know about their swimmers.”
Drinking contaminated water poses no risk and the infection will not spread from one person to another, Lundstrom added.
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Because amoeba is found in the soil, the CDC also recommends avoiding agitation of sediments on lakes, ponds and rivers.
Ameba’s treatment that eats brain
When a patient is diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba, treatment usually includes a variety Antifungal drugsLike antibiotics like rifampin and azithromycin, according to Lundstrom.
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Myrtefosin, a new antifungal drug, has been shown to kill Nagrelia faureli in clinical testing and has been used to treat surviving patients, the CDC says on its website.
“However, the effectiveness of all these drugs on actual infected individuals is unknown due to their high mortality,” Lundstrom noted.
Naegleria fowleri is also at risk when swimming in fresh water. It is more common in hot weather as Amoeba grows best with high air and water temperatures. (istock)
Those who experience sudden headaches, fever, stiff neck, and vomiting – especially if you’ve been swimming in warm freshwater recently, you should look for it immediately Medical proceduresCDC recommends.
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Despite the high mortality rate of infectious diseases, Lundstrom highlighted the rarity of cases.
“Millions of people enjoy swimming every summer, but only a few people get infected,” she said.
