What are the health risks for kids after playing in a dirty pool?
Patient's 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 sickness after that? I, of course, looked it up when we came in, and the brain-eating amoeba is in all the articles, and I am panicking.
Kindly give your opinion.
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, look out for any food poisoning or loose motions. Please be sure to watch out for any fever and urinary tract infections.
If anything, it should show up in two to three days. Otherwise, it is all fine. If you want to be doubly sure, you can send the water sample for testing for any contamination. I hope this was helpful to you. Please get back to me if you have further doubts.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I feel much better. The amoeba articles scared me. I felt super bad for not emptying it before they could have gotten in it. I will keep an eye out for the other things. I will get back to you if I have further doubts.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
General Practitioner
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