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'Brain-eating amoeba' cases peak in the summer: What to know about Naegleria fowleri symptoms
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThe risk of getting a “brain-eating amoeba” or Naegleria fowleri from swimming is incredibly rare,...
A brain-eating amoeba has killed a person in Florida who used tap water to wash their sinuses
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Naegleria fowleri, or “brain-eating ameba” kills over 97% of those infected.KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE...
'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...
Case of "brain-eating amoeba" in Florida possibly linked to sinus rinse
CBS News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Florida Department of Health has reported an infection of Naegleria fowleri, also known as the...
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...
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...
'Brain-eating' amoebas are a new concern in northern US states, health officials advise
Live Science via Yahoo News· 12 months agoillustration of the amoeba Naegleria fowleri against a light blue background Deadly "brain-eating"...
As water temperatures climb, do you know how to lower your risk for 'brain-eating' amoeba?
Naples Daily News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoYou may not have heard of Naegleria fowleri by its scientific name, but chances are you may have...
Brain-eating amoeba that infected a swimmer in Iowa is increasingly found in northern states
NBC Universal via AOL· 2 years agoThe Naegleria fowleri bacteria, which attacks the brain, can be found in warm fresh water. More...