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Total alert in the United States, after it was reported that eight cities in the southeastern US state of Texas were alerted to the detection of the well-known amoeba “brain-eating”.
These are found in the water supply, which led the authorities of one of them to issue a declaration of an emergency situation this Saturday.
Already in June cases had been reported in the state of Florida.
He Texas Governor Greg Abbott along with Lake Jackson authorities, they stated that the city “faces significant threats to life, health and property due to contamination of drinking water.”
“The impact of this threat is serious. The potential damages include illness and death,” added the officials and alerted everyone.
The order not to use the water will remain in effect until the plumbing system has been completely cleaned and tests on water samples indicate that it is safe to drink and use again.
What is the “brain-eating” amoeba?
Naegleria is found in warm bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and even hot springs. It can also be found on the ground. However, only one type of this bacteria affects humans: Naegleria fowleri.
“Initial symptoms begin about 5 days (although the range may be 1 to 9 days) after infection. These may include headache, fever, nausea, or vomiting. Later symptoms may include stiff neck, confusion, inattention to people and surroundings, loss of balance, seizures and hallucinations. After the onset of symptoms, the disease progresses rapidly and usually causes death in about 5 days (range 1 to 12 days) “, add the specialists.
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