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News Nation on MSN · 4h

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.

Erie Times-News on MSN · 1d

Can naegleria fowleri kill you? What to know about brain-eating amoeba found in Pa waters

Naegleria fowleri, the rare, but deadly, so-called brain-eating amoeba, can be found in Pennsylvania's waters.

Fox News on MSN · 1d

Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

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

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Child dies of rare illness after swimming in S.C. lake

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

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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.

Shreveport Times on MSN13h

Top 5 stories from the Shreveport Times this week: brain-eating amoebas, extreme heat

If you need a refresher on what you missed, here are the top five stories from the Shreveport Times. Louisiana ...

Medindia on MSN2d

Brain-Eating Amoeba: How Warm Weather Fuels This Silent Threat

The Climate Connection With the Rise of Amoeba Naegleria fowleri is not a new thing. What's changing is its frequency and the ...

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