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Brain-Eating Amoeba Confirmed in Sea of Galilee; Swimming Race Postponed
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By מערכת ice
First reported by Now 14 · 23 hours ago
What happened
The brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri has been confirmed in Israel's Sea of Galilee, leading to the postponement of a swimming race and health advisories. The Ministry of Health states the amoeba is naturally present and difficult to eradicate, recommending nose plugs for swimmers.
- 01Brain-eating amoeba confirmed in Sea of Galilee.
- 02Swimming race postponed due to amoeba presence.
- 03Ministry of Health advises swimmers to use nose plugs.
- 04Infection risk is extremely rare, linked to warm water.
- 05Eradication is practically impossible in the natural lake.
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IceUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
Brain-Eating Amoeba Confirmed in Sea of Galilee; Swimming Race Postponed
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Health Ministry Admits No Practical Solution for Brain-Eating Amoeba in Sea of Galilee
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