Brain-eating amoeba that can tolerate high temperatures and disinfectants like chlorine is spreading fast in drinking water globally: Study

Scientists are warning about the growing threat of free-living amoebae, microscopic organisms found in water systems that can carry deadly infections. These resilient microbes can survive extreme conditions, including high temperatures and disinfectants, and act as 'Trojan horses' for harmful bacteria and viruses. Climate change is expanding their range, increasing exposure risks and necessitating integrated solutions for public health protection.