Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba

A North Carolina teenager died from a rare, often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba found in warm freshwater. The infection, primary amebic meningoencephalitis, progresses rapidly with symptoms like headache, nausea, and fever, typically developing about five days after exposure. The amoeba infects the brain through the nose during water activities in hot, stagnant lakes and ponds, with near 100% mortality once symptoms appear. Preventative measures include avoiding risky waters or using nose clips, as the infection does not spread person-to-person.

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