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outdated water systems
Coverage of outdated water systems in the Nexus archive.
- 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.