Free‑living amoebae survive chlorine, spread globally
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- Longfei Shu says the amoebae tolerate high temperatures, strong disinfectants like chlorine, and can live inside water distribution systems.
- Sun Yat‑sen University researchers link the spread to rising global temperatures and aging water infrastructure.
- Biocontaminant published the perspective on May 2 2026, urging urgent upgrades to water‑treatment monitoring.
- Shenyang Agricultural University co‑authors warn that these amoebae can harbor other pathogens, shielding them from disinfectants.
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