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Detecting and mitigating Naegleria fowleri in western US national parks

The presence of Naegleria fowleri, a rare amoeba causing usually fatal brain infections, in thermally influenced waters across western US national parks poses a significant health risk. Detection and mitigation of this amoeba are crucial to ensure public safety. Current methods may be inadequate, and there is a need for effective solutions to address this issue.

Science, Biology, Microbiology