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Alerts have been issued in eight cities in the US state of Texas following the discovery of a rare amoeba in the water supply.
According to a report published on CNN, the free-living single-celled creature destroys the brain if it can enter the human body.
Previously this amoeba called ‘Nigeria Flowery’ was found in Pakistan. In 2012, many people died from this in the country.
It usually enters through the nose when swimming. Scientists also call ‘Nigeria Flowery’ a ‘brain-eating’ amoeba.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said: “Everyone has been asked to act by contacting authorities. Amoeba has been found in the water, which can cause serious damage.
CNN says ‘Nigeria Flowery’ spreads through water. It enters the brain and destroys the nerves. These amoebas live in warm rivers, ponds, lakes, and springs.
Apart from this, these amoebas are also found in the ground and pools where hot water falls in industries. Warnings have already been issued in the cities of Lake Jackson, Freeport, Engleton, Brazoria, Richwood, Oyster Creek, Clut, Rosenberg following the discovery of an amoeba in Texas waters.
When this amoeba enters the brain, no serious symptoms are seen. The first symptoms include a mild headache, neck pain, fever, and abdominal pain.
According to the Florida Department of Health, 143 people have been infected with amoebas in the United States so far. Only four of them survived!
Since 1982, there have been 36 cases of amoeba in Florida. Scientists say that special care must be taken when swimming to stay away from this deadly amoeba. They advised to be careful that the water could not enter the nose in any way.
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