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Florida Resident Infected with "Brain-Eating" Amoeba through Tap Water, Officials Say

Health officials in Charlotte County, Florida, have reported that a person has been infected with a rare single-celled organism called Naegleria fowleri, also known as the "brain-eating" amoeba. The amoeba destroys brain tissue and is usually fatal, with a 97% mortality rate. While the water supply in the area is still considered safe to drink, officials believe the person contracted the infection by rinsing their sinuses with tap water. The Naegleria fowleri amoeba is rare and can only infect humans through the nose. Symptoms of infection include fever, nausea, and vomiting, which can quickly progress to more severe symptoms like seizures and hallucinations. The CDC has reported a total of 31 Naegleria fowleri infections in the US between 2012 and 2021, with infections occurring when water containing the amoeba enters through the nose while swimming, diving in fresh water lakes, or cleaning sinuses with tap water. To prevent infection, officials recommend that residents only...
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Advice on how to quit smoking

Advice on how to quit smoking

In fighting the urge to smoke, quitting smoking requires a positive attitude and a great ambition to get rid of the harmful habit. This was announced by the head of the Center for Prevention and Control of Smoking, Marine Gambarian.

To begin with, a person should clearly state the reason why he wants to quit smoking. It is also necessary to keep a list of the number of cigarettes smoked per day.

It is important, to be honest with yourself and make a commitment to stop smoking. Then the desire to achieve the goal will help to achieve results.

It is important to find a new activity to your liking that distracts you. Physical activity could also help. As the expert noted, playing sports reduces the desire to smoke.

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