Beware of Lake Amoeba

[eldorado]

This is sad. Another child dies from PAM (primary amoebic meningoencephalitis). This disease is caused by a common freshwater amoeba that in the right conditions can be fatal if contracted. Avoid swimming in warm, low water level lakes and ponds if possible.

http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/boy-9-dies-rare-amoeba-infection-swimming-lake-182700398.html

 

[D13er]

WOW.........a regular epidemic. 132 cases since 1962


JB

 

[eldorado]

The grieving father lamented that it could have been different if he only knew what precautions to take.
If he only knew......

Eldorado