Tag #Naegleria Fowleri

What immediate actions are needed to prevent future deaths from brain-eating amoebas in water parks and splash pads?

A 16-month-old Arkansas toddler died from a Naegleria fowleri infection, commonly known as a brain-eating amoeba, contracted at a water park with code violations. The park's chlorine system malfunctioned for a month, leading to improper pH levels and uneven chlorine distribution, allowing the amoeba to thrive in 'dead zones'. This resulted in the child's death on September 4th, 2023, after showing symptoms including fever, vomiting, and altered behavior.