内容摘要：It’s quite common for dogs to throw a fit when their owner administers their medicine. For this Golden Retriever named Luke, it’s no exception. The dog’s video has gone

It’s quite common for dogs to throw a fit when their owner administers their medicine. For this Golden Retriever named Luke, it’s no exception. The dog’s video has gone

, commonly referred to as brain-eating amoeba, is a single-celled living organism that can cause a rare and almost always fatal infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). According to a CDC, only four people in the U.S. out of 164 from 1962 until 2023 have survived the infection.

Brain-eating amoeba is most commonly found in warm fresh waters such as lakes, rivers and hot springs. It also resides in poorly maintained or minimally chlorinated swimming pools, staying in these habitats to feed on bacteria.Symptoms of brain-eating amoeba generally start one to nine days after nasal exposure and many people die within 18 days of showing symptoms, according to the. These include severe headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting in the first stage and stiff neck, seizures, altered mental status, hallucinations and a coma in the second stage.

Health officials note that “nasal irrigation using tap water remains the suspected route of exposure” in this case.“This case reinforces the potential for serious health risks associated with improper use of nasal irrigation devices, as well as the importance of maintaining RV water quality and ensuring that municipal water systems adhere to regulatory standards,” the report states.

The CDC assured that infections of brain-eating amoeba only arise when contaminated water enters the body through the nose.

The agency notes that when rinsing your sinuses or nasal passages, store-brought water that is labeled “distilled” or “sterile” should be used. Tap water can be used only if it has been boiled for at least 1 minute and cooled beforehand.Jocelyn Frye, president of the

, is featured in the documentary. Caregiving issues, she said, "are not niche concerns.""The vast majority of families navigate these problems every day and it is important for people to see that they are part of a large community of people struggling to figure things out," Frye said.

She said she hopes the documentary leaves people "optimistic about the change that is possible, and determined to push for policies that we know can and do work."Zulma Torres, also featured in the film, is a paid home health aide and a family caregiver for her granddaughter. She said she sees so many people who need care who can't afford it and can't access the resources to get the help they need.