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Family of Boy Who Died From Brain-Eating Amoeba Speaks Out

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of the 12-year-old from South Carolina and has so far raised more than $36,000.

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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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What is naegleria fowleri, and can the brain-eating amoeba kill you?

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

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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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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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