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12-year-old boy killed by brain-eating amoeba

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Brain-eating amoeba: Who is most often infected?

Infections caused by Naegleria fowleri can lead to symptoms including fever, seizures, hallucinations and death.

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Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in South Carolina lake

A 12-year-old South Carolina boy has died after being infected by a rare, brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, his family's lawyer said.

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What is Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba?

The infection destroys brain tissue, which is why the infection is commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba.

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Brain-eating amoeba case reported in SC: How to avoid Naegleria fowleri while swimming

Rare cases of Naegleria fowleri can result in a severe infection in the brain, with infection fatal in around 95% of cases.

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SC folks won’t get brain-eating amoeba infections if they follow these expert tips

The Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba, which is a one-celled organism that thrives in warm fresh water like lakes, ...

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