Scientists sound alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally

Free-living amoebae are emerging as a global health concern, fueled by warming temperatures and outdated water systems. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes. Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists say improved surveillance and water treatment are urgently needed. Although most people have never heard of free living amoebae, scientists say they deserve far more attention. What Are Free Living Amoebae Amoebae are single celled organisms that live naturally in soil, freshwater, and even some man made water syste... [3612 chars]