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

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

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

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Twelve-year-old Jaysen Carr died last week after contracting a rare but deadly organism known as ...

A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba has been reported in South Carolina, with health officials advising swimmers to take ...

Tyler Bailey, a Columbia attorney, has been hired to conduct an independent investigation into the patient's death.

The family of a child who died on July 18 after contracting Naegleria fowleri in Lake Murray came forward on Thursday, ...

Mystery surrounds Lady Bird Lake in Texas as 38 bodies, mostly of young men, have been recovered since 2022, sparking serial killer rumors despite authorities citing accidental drownings.

One week after a lightning strike hit Lake Murray and left 20 people hurt, some who frequent the lake tell WIS they’re still seeking accountability.

Following a lightning strike last week on Lake Murray, there have been renewed calls for an increase in accountability and safety measures.

Brain-eating amoebas are rare. But hot weather increases the risk. If you swim in freshwater lakes, there are a few things to know about the Naegleria fowleri amoeba.