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Mérida Amoeba Found in 6 of 9 Lakes

Yucatán health officials announced on 14 October that Naegleria amoebae were found in six of nine Mérida lakes. Water contact is suspended at all six.

  • Mérida health authorities found Naegleria amoebae in six of nine lakes.
  • Naegleria fowleri caused a fatal case in September at Plaza La Isla lake.
  • Three lakes tested negative: central lake at Cabo Norte, Acuaparque, and Animaya zoo lake.

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