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'Brain-eating amoeba' cases peak in the summer: What to know about Naegleria fowleri symptoms
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe risk of getting a “brain-eating amoeba” or Naegleria fowleri from swimming is incredibly rare,...
Southern Iowa beach closed after infection of 'brain-eating amoeba' Naegleria fowleri confirmed
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA southern Iowa beach is closed as a precaution after a swimmer was diagnosed with Naegleria...
Missouri resident infected by rare 'brain-eating amoeba' Naegleria fowleri dies; southern Iowa beach...
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA Missouri resident infected with a rare "brain-eating amoeba" this month after swimming at a...
'Brain-eating amoeba' Naegleria fowleri confirmed in southern Iowa beach
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOfficials from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Health and Human...
9 things to know about the 'brain eating amoeba' that killed a Florida resident
Herald-Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAn investigation is underway after a Florida resident died from a rare "brain-eating" infection. A...
Rare brain-eating infection found in Missouri patient; here's how to protect yourself
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Missouri Health Department announced Friday the discovery of a rare but life-threatening...
Boy dies from rare brain-eating amoeba in first fatality from parasite at Lake Mead, park officials...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA boy in Nevada has died of a Naegleria fowleri infection – also known as a “brain-eating amoeba”....
As water temperatures climb, do you know how to lower your risk for 'brain-eating' amoeba?
Naples Daily News via Yahoo News· 11 months agoYou may not have heard of Naegleria fowleri by its scientific name, but chances are you may have...
Swimming in freshwater? Here's what to know about the rare brain-eating Naegleria fowleri.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA rare, but often deadly, danger lurks within freshwater ponds, rivers and lakes across the United States – and experts say recreational swimmers should be aware. Iowa officials in early July ...
Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba possibly contracted at Lake Mead
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA Nevada boy has died from a rare and often lethal brain infection that officials say he may have...