To Avoid Brain-Eating Amoebas, Hold Your Nose

Brain-eating amoebas don't want to kill us; we just happen to be swimming in their rivers and ponds. An infectious disease expert says that holding your nose, and avoiding cannonballs, is one way to reduce the risk of infection while still being able Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/08/19/139781956/hold-your-nose-to-avoid-brain-eating-amoebas?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Aug 19 2011, 08:11 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog