10-08-2007, 02:49 AM
[black][size 3]There have been many false reports concerning this condition. All recent cases have been reported in the Orlando, Florida area. There have been about two dozen cases of this in the US during the past 10 or 12 years.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]In order to be exposed, a person must be underwater in a stagnant lake with a water temperature over 80 degrees.[/size]
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[size 3]The amoeba that causes this must enter thru the nose, and find it's way to the brain.[/size]
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[size 3]Most victims of this have been very young kids. [/size]
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[size 3]Handling fish or even being in the water is not risky where this condition occurs.[/size]
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[size 3]In order to be exposed, a person must be underwater in a stagnant lake with a water temperature over 80 degrees.[/size]
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[size 3]The amoeba that causes this must enter thru the nose, and find it's way to the brain.[/size]
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[size 3]Most victims of this have been very young kids. [/size]
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[size 3]Handling fish or even being in the water is not risky where this condition occurs.[/size]
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