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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 13 MIN

An 8 year old Louisiana girl died from a brain-eating amoeba. Here's what to know

from WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

An 8 year old Louisiana died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba while swimming. We talk with Dr. Fred Lopez, Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans, about what this amoeba is and what you need to know

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