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== Epidemiology and Demographics == | == Epidemiology and Demographics == | ||
''Naegleria fowleri is found worldwide. Most commonly, the | ''[[Naegleria fowleri]]'' is found worldwide. Most commonly, the [[amoeba]] is found in: | ||
*Warm bodies of | *Warm bodies of [[freshwater]], such as lakes, rivers | ||
*Geothermal water such as hot springs | *Geothermal water such as hot springs | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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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