Rare Amoeba Threat in North Carolina Waters | Charleston News

A teen in central North Carolina is critically ill from a rare brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri — the culprit behind deadly PAM. Health officials are investigating while protecting privacy, warning that infection happens when contaminated freshwater enters the nose during activities like diving or jumping. Symptoms strike fast: severe headache, fever, nausea, stiff neck, seizures — often ending in coma. The amoeba isn’t found in saltwater or properly chlorinated pools, so swimmers should use nose clips, keep heads above water, avoid shallow warm waters, and steer clear of stirring up sediment. A sobering reminder: even fun water activities can carry hidden dangers — stay smart, stay safe. 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/62d8b65ef9cc90bc