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Free-living amoebae
Coverage of Free-living amoebae in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Scientists warn that free-living amoebae pose an underappreciated public health threat by causing deadly infections and protecting other microbes from water treatment. Climate change and aging infrastructure may accelerate their global spread.
- Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Free-living amoebae are becoming a global health threat due to warming temperatures and aging water systems. These amoebas can cause deadly infections, resist disinfectants and heat, and harbor other dangerous microbes. Scientists warn that improved surveillance and water treatment are urgently needed to address this growing risk.