{"id":2083162,"date":"2023-10-29T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T16:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-rules-out-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-in-mysterious-arizona-infection\/"},"modified":"2023-10-29T12:04:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T16:04:45","slug":"cdc-rules-out-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-in-mysterious-arizona-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-rules-out-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-in-mysterious-arizona-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC dismisses &#8216;Brain-Eating&#8217; Amoeba in Arizona Infection."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcdc-rules-out-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-in-mysterious-arizona-infection%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083162&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Health Officials in Arizona Rule Out \u2063&#8217;Brain-Eating&#8217; Amoeba \u2063in Recent Illness<\/h2>\n<p>Health officials in Arizona have confirmed that a recent illness \u2063in Mohave County was\u200c not \u200bcaused by the feared &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rare-brain-eating-amoeba-strikes-swimmer-at-iowas-lake-of-three-fires\/\" title=\"Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Strikes Swimmer At Iowa\u2019s Lake Of Three Fires\">brain-eating amoeba<\/a>,&#8221; according to \u200dthe Arizona Department of Health Services. The department\u2064 sent samples to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for testing, \u2062but \u200cthe\u200c results came back negative. \u200cThis \u2063ruling provides relief and \u200creassurance to the community.<\/p>\n<p>The Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which has a death rate of over 97 \u2063percent, \u200cis extremely rare but almost always fatal. \u200cOnly four people have survived out of 157\u200d known cases in\u2062 the United States from 1962 to 2022. The amoeba enters the \u2063body\u2064 through the nose\u200b and travels to the brain, causing a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-rules-out-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-in-mysterious-arizona-infection\/\" title=\"CDC dismisses 'Brain-Eating' Amoeba in Arizona Infection.\">devastating infection called\u200c primary amebic meningoencephalitis<\/a> (PAM).<\/p>\n<p>While the risk of infection is low, \u200dit is important for \u2063recreational swimmers \u200dto take\u200c precautions \u2063when\u2062 entering\u2062 warm bodies of fresh\u200d water. The CDC advises avoiding jumping or\u2063 diving \u2063into warm fresh\u200d water, using\u200c nose \u2064clips or keeping \u2063the head above water,\u2063 and avoiding putting the\u2064 head under water in hot springs or untreated \u2063geothermal\u2064 waters. Additionally, it is recommended to avoid stirring up sediment in shallow, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-study-warns-about-parasitic-brain-worms-found-in-georgia\/\" title=\"CDC warns of brain worms found in Georgia.\">warm fresh water<\/a> where amoebas are \u200dmore likely to live.<\/p>\n<p>If anyone experiences symptoms such\u200d as headache, nausea or vomiting, sudden fever, or a stiff neck after being in warm fresh water, it\u200c is crucial to seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A \u2064Note \u2062from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>Silicon Valley\u200b and the Big Tech tyrants have\u200d done everything they can to \u2064put The Western\u200d Journal \u2063out of business.\u2063 Our<\/b><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <em><b>faithful subscribers<\/b><\/em><\/a><em><b>  have kept us \u2063going.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>If you\u2019ve\u200d never chosen to subscribe, let me be honest:<\/b><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"> <em><b>We need your help today<\/b><\/em><\/a><em><b>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/join-monthly\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Subscribe right now<\/b><\/a><b>  \u2013 The Western\u200b Journal stands for truth\u2063 in this difficult time.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please stand\u200c with \u200bus by subscribing today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Floyd G. Brown<\/b><\/em><br \/>\n<em>Founder of The Western Journal<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cdc-rules-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-mysterious-arizona-infection\/\">CDC \u200cRules\u2064 Out \u200dDeadly &#8216;Brain-Eating&#8217; Amoeba\u200b in Mysterious Arizona\u2063 Infection<\/a> appeared \u200bfirst on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 What preventive measures\u2064 should L water \u2064users in Arizona take to minimize the risk of exposure to \u200bNaegleria fowleri?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  L water users in Arizona \u2063to be aware \u200cof the \u2062potential danger\u2062 and take \u200cnecessary precautions. According \u2062to the\u200c CDC,\u2062 the amoeba is commonly \u2062found in\u200d warm \u200bfreshwater,\u200c such as \u200clakes, rivers, and hot\u2062 springs.\u2064 Activities like swimming, diving, and water \u2063sports can increase the risk of\u2064 exposure to the amoeba.<\/p>\n<p>In light of\u200d the recent \u200cillness in\u200b Mohave County, health officials \u200bquickly \u200cinvestigated and took necessary measures \u2064to ensure \u2064public safety. The patient&#8217;s\u2063 symptoms, including severe \u2062headache, \u2063fever, nausea, and\u200b vomiting, raised \u2064concerns of \u2063a potential Naegleria fowleri infection. However, after conducting \u2062thorough \u2064tests and analysis, the CDC confirmed that the illness was not caused by the &#8216;brain-eating amoeba&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>This ruling comes\u2064 as a relief to the community,\u2064 as \u2062Naegleria fowleri infections are often fatal. The amoeba rapidly\u2063 attacks the brain and nervous system, \u200cleading to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbp-promotes-veganism-for-black-history-month\/\" title=\"CBP Promotes Veganism for Black History Month\">severe neurological damage<\/a> and ultimately death. \u200cGiven the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-claims-black-box-found-but-asks-public-to-wait-years-for-plane-crash-explanation\/\" title=\"China Claims Black Box Found, But Asks Public to Wait Years for Plane Crash Explanation\">high fatality rate<\/a> associated with these infections, prompt and accurate diagnosis is\u2064 crucial.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent \u2064Naegleria fowleri infections, health experts recommend taking precautionary measures.\u2064 These include avoiding warm freshwater bodies with insufficient\u2062 chlorination or filtration, particularly during the summer\u200c months when the amoeba thrives.\u2063 It \u200bis also \u200dadvised to avoid water-related activities\u2062 that \u2063involve forceful entry or \u2062submersion of\u2062 the \u200dhead. Instead, individuals can opt for\u200d safer alternatives like\u2062 pool swimming or\u2063 using nose clips to prevent water from\u200c entering the nasal passages.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200c is essential for healthcare professionals to remain vigilant and \u2063consider Naegleria fowleri as a potential cause \u2062when encountering patients with symptoms resembling primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Early \u200brecognition, prompt treatment, and appropriate patient management \u2064can significantly improve the chances of survival.<\/p>\n<p>With the confirmed ruling suggesting that the recent illness in Mohave County\u2063 was not\u200c caused\u200b by the &#8216;brain-eating amoeba&#8217;, the Arizona Department of Health \u200bServices will continue to monitor the situation closely. Public awareness campaigns will play a vital role\u2062 in educating the community about the risks associated with \u200cNaegleria fowleri infections and \u200dhow\u200c to prevent them.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064conclusion, \u2062the recent \u2062illness \u2062in Mohave\u2063 County, Arizona, has been \u2064ruled out as a case\u200c of Naegleria fowleri infection. Health \u2063officials have \u200cconfirmed that the &#8216;brain-eating\u200d amoeba&#8217; is not responsible for the illness, offering a sense\u200b of relief and reassurance to the community. Nevertheless, it is crucial\u2062 for recreational water users to \u2062remain cautious and take appropriate \u2062precautions to \u200bminimize the risk of \u2063exposure\u200d to Naegleria fowleri. By staying informed and following recommended preventive measures, individuals can help ensure their\u2062 safety \u2064and \u200dwell-being\u200b while enjoying water-related activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona health officials have dismissed the possibility of a &#8220;brain-eating amoeba&#8221; causing a recent illness. Samples were sent to the CDC for confirmation, but the following day, it was confirmed that the case was not caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, according to KSAZ-TV.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2022,"featured_media":2083163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2083162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083162","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2022"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2083162"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083162\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2083163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2083162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2083162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}