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Health officials identify 'likely source' of rare brain infection that killed NC teen
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Brain-Eating Amoeba
10 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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NC teen dead after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater health officials confirm
Health officials investigate a fatal brain-eating amoeba infection in a North Carolina teen, prompting urgent warnings.
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Teen dies from ‘brain-eating amoeba’ just days after young girl succumbs to same rare infection
Two rare cases of brain-eating amoeba infections in North Carolina have resulted in the deaths of a young girl and a teenager.
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8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake
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Map shows states impacted by brain eating amoeba over the years
A newly released map tracks the historical spread and geographic impact of brain-eating amoebas across various United States states.
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NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe?
A brain-eating amoeba has resurfaced in North Carolina, raising health concerns following a rare infection in a teenager.
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North Carolina teen critically injured by rare brain-eating amoeba
A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba typically found in warm freshwater environments.
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Rare brain infection linked to amoeba leaves NC teen critically ill
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After 8-year-old died of brain-eating amoeba, here's who is most at risk
Medical warnings are increasing following the death of an 8-year-old child caused by a rare brain-eating amoeba infection.
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Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana
An eight-year-old girl in Louisiana has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection linked to swimming.