Naegleria Fowleri: A Deadly Water Risk | Durham News

A tragic brain infection from the deadly amoeba Naegleria fowleri claimed the life of a teen in North Carolina, likely contracted at a community water feature in Durham. Experts say the amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and enters the body through the nose—making activities like splashing or diving risky. Though rare, infections are almost always fatal. Authorities have shut down the suspect water feature and urge everyone to protect themselves: hold your nose while swimming or use a nose clip, and never use untreated water for nasal rinses. 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. Sources: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/durham-county-news/durham-water-feature-most-likely-source-of-brain-infection-causing-amoeba-that-killed-teen-ncdhhs-says/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b5f3dd06267217a6 Report issues to [email protected].