Brain-Eating Amoeba in Warm Water | Albuquerque News

With summer heat driving folks to freshwater, beware the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri — lurking in lakes, rivers, and even poorly maintained pools. Though rare, this microscopic menace can cause fatal brain infections. Symptoms strike fast — fever, headaches, confusion — and death can follow within days. Protect yourself: wear nose plugs, keep your head above water, avoid stirring up sediment, and use sterile water for nasal rinses. If you feel sick after water exposure, seek help immediately — early treatment is critical. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10dd75bdbafa1dc2