Reverge McCarey (Civil Engineer)
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Infection happens only if water containing the amoeba goes up your nose. From there, it travels through the olfactory nerve into the brain. You cannot get infected by drinking contaminated water. This is a common myth. It only happens through nasal exposure.
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