Brain Eating Amoebia, im freaking out?

New brain-eating amoeba case in Florida

We have nothing to fear but…

Florida?

She also said “no symptoms, just the thought.” Too easy. Post 4, first sentence.

Yeah, I would think a brain eating organism wouldn’t flourish in America’s flaccid member.

He died Monday.

There seems to be a lot of noise here mixed in with the facts. Websites like the CDC’s may be the best resource for accurate information. However, one thing that has been recommended by the CDC is to pinch your nose closed when swimming under water in fresh water. They also claim you shouldn’t stir up the bottom as, I assume, this is the home for this ameoba. FYI: This has nothing to do with waste run-off from farms, as one suggested. Also, this ameoba is only harmful when it enters through the nasal passages. But, please Google around for the facts on this.

As for warm waters, I thought I read one case is from MN. Just how warm is warm?

No! Tell me this isn’t true.

My husband told me I couldn’t float down the river in an inner-tube because of the BEA and I thought he was just confused about where I kept my brain.

Will a cork help?