Healthscore 1491·11 metrosupdated 11h ago
North Carolina Teen Critically Ill from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A teenager in central North Carolina is in critical condition after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba. Health officials are investigating the source of the infection while emphasizing safety precautions for activities in warm freshwater.
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North Carolina Teen Critically Ill from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
North Carolina Teen Critically Ill from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
North Carolina Teen Critically Ill from Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
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