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Missouri Resident Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A Missouri resident died from a Naegleria fowleri infection after waterskiing in the Ozark Mountains; this highlights the rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba's presence in warm freshwater, with only six US survivors since 1962.
Missouri Resident Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A Missouri resident died from a Naegleria fowleri infection after waterskiing in the Ozark Mountains; this highlights the rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba's presence in warm freshwater, with only six US survivors since 1962.
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South Carolina Boy Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
12-year-old Jaysen Carr died from a Naegleria fowleri infection after swimming in South Carolina's Lake Murray; his death, the first in the state since 2016, has prompted a GoFundMe and raises concerns about the amoeba's potential spread due to climate change.
South Carolina Boy Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
12-year-old Jaysen Carr died from a Naegleria fowleri infection after swimming in South Carolina's Lake Murray; his death, the first in the state since 2016, has prompted a GoFundMe and raises concerns about the amoeba's potential spread due to climate change.
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South Carolina Child Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A South Carolina child died from a Naegleria fowleri infection after swimming in Lake Murray; the amoeba, which thrives in warm water, causes a typically fatal brain infection; officials confirmed the case on July 7th.
South Carolina Child Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A South Carolina child died from a Naegleria fowleri infection after swimming in Lake Murray; the amoeba, which thrives in warm water, causes a typically fatal brain infection; officials confirmed the case on July 7th.
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Arkansas Toddler Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba at Water Park
A 16-month-old Arkansas toddler, Michael Alexander Pollock III, died on September 4, 2023, from primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, contracted at a Pulaski County water park with code violations including a broken chlorinator and high pH levels.
Arkansas Toddler Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba at Water Park
A 16-month-old Arkansas toddler, Michael Alexander Pollock III, died on September 4, 2023, from primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, contracted at a Pulaski County water park with code violations including a broken chlorinator and high pH levels.
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12-Year-Old Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Lake Swim
Jaysen Carr, 12, died from a brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in South Carolina's Lake Murray; his parents warn of the danger and lack of public awareness regarding the organism, naegleria fowleri, found in warm freshwater.
12-Year-Old Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Lake Swim
Jaysen Carr, 12, died from a brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in South Carolina's Lake Murray; his parents warn of the danger and lack of public awareness regarding the organism, naegleria fowleri, found in warm freshwater.
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Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba Case Reported in South Carolina
A South Carolina resident died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after likely exposure to Naegleria fowleri at Lake Murray; this is the first case since 2016, highlighting the risk of warm freshwater recreational activities despite the infection's rarity.
Fatal Brain-Eating Amoeba Case Reported in South Carolina
A South Carolina resident died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after likely exposure to Naegleria fowleri at Lake Murray; this is the first case since 2016, highlighting the risk of warm freshwater recreational activities despite the infection's rarity.
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Fatal Brain Amoeba Infection Linked to Contaminated RV Water
A 71-year-old woman in Texas died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after using a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV; the CDC emphasizes the need for safe water practices and maintaining RV water quality.
Fatal Brain Amoeba Infection Linked to Contaminated RV Water
A 71-year-old woman in Texas died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) after using a nasal irrigation device filled with unboiled tap water from an RV; the CDC emphasizes the need for safe water practices and maintaining RV water quality.
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56% Bias Score
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