Teen Dies from Rare Brain Amoeba | Kansas City News

A North Carolina teenager has tragically died from a rare, fatal brain infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, which enters the body through the nose when exposed to warm freshwater. This isn’t the first case in the region — similar infections have occurred in Louisiana and North Carolina in recent years, often during hot weather when the amoeba is most active. Health officials are investigating the source while urging people to avoid disturbing sediment in shallow, warm freshwater areas and to keep their heads above water. The teen’s family is raising funds for medical expenses, and the community is rallying around them during this devastating loss. 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/aff2a1f26decaaa8