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Will playing in warm and stinky pool cause infections in children?
Query: Hi doctor, I was mowing my lawn tonight, and my kids played as I mowed. Not thinking anything of it, they jumped into their day and a half old water kids pool. They played for about 20 minutes. As I got close to the water more, I realized the water was warm and stinky. Should I watch them for any s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history provided, the pool was warm and stinky. As such, there is no need to panic regarding the brain-eating amoeba as it is very rare. What you should be cautious about is the skin rash. Ask if they drank the water? If yes lookout for any food poisoning or ... Read Full »