Freshwater amoeba kills in 98% of cases, chlorine powerless
The amoeba Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic freshwater parasite, defies current treatment systems.
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This pathogen causes often-fatal brain infection in humans despite chlorine exposure.
Health authorities must rethink disinfection protocols for contaminated freshwater sources.
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