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Photographer: Rich Pfingsten
Taken: March 23, 2009
Caption: Some of the dangers of hot springs water
Additional Description: Many of Yellowstone National Park's thermally-influenced waters contain organisms that are known to cause serious skin rashes, infections, and/or primary amoebic meningitis, which can be quickly fatal.

The thermal waters of Boiling River have been shown to support the organisms that can cause Primary Amoebic Meningoenchephalitis and Legionnaire's Disease.

Avoid submerging your head and inhalation of thermal steam. If you have any signs or symptoms of irritation or disease, seek medical help immediately. Swim at Your Own Risk.
Submitted: February 28, 2011, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p145813
File Size: 2.192 Megabytes

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