North Carolina teen critically ill with rare brain amoeba; source unknown

North Carolina teen critically ill with rare brain amoeba; source unknown

A central North Carolina teenager was placed in critical condition after contracting the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, and state health officials said they have not identified the water source of exposure. Researchers have observed a gradual northward shift in the organism’s range as regional temperatures rise, noting the case follows earlier reports of a teen in the same area who was also critically ill with the infection. The same pathogen has previously caused fatal infections in Louisiana, where the Department of Health confirmed a resident’s death after swimming in Lake Claiborne, marking the state’s fourth case since 1937.

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29 août 2026
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NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe?
NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe?

WRAL • 29 août 23h25

A Central North Carolina teenager is in critical condition from a Naegleria fowleri infection, and state health officials have not identified the water source of exposure.

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North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say
North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 29 août 03h22

A teenager in North Carolina is in critical condition after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare amoeba found in warm freshwater, officials said.

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28 août 2026
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North Carolina teen critically ill with rare brain infection
North Carolina teen critically ill with rare brain infection

WXII • 28 août 23h38

A teenager in central North Carolina is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, health officials said.

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Warming waters could expand brain-eating amoeba risk
Warming waters could expand brain-eating amoeba risk

WRAL • 28 août 21h07

A teenager in central North Carolina is in critical condition with a Naegleria fowleri infection as researchers note a gradual northward shift in the organism’s range linked to rising temperatures.

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Central NC teen critically ill with rare amoeba infection
Central NC teen critically ill with rare amoeba infection

FOX Weather • 28 août 18h32

A teenager in central North Carolina is in critical condition after contracting a rare Naegleria fowleri infection, prompting state health officials to remind the public of preventive measures for warm-water swimming.

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North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say
North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say

ABC11 News • 28 août 15h54

A teenager in central North Carolina is in critical condition after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare amoeba found in warm freshwater, officials said.

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27 août 2026
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NC teen critically ill with amoeba found in warm, fresh water
NC teen critically ill with amoeba found in warm, fresh water

WRAL • 27 août 19h16

A teenager from central North Carolina is in critical condition after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-affecting amoeba found in warm freshwater, state health officials said.

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25 août 2026
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8-year-old died of brain-eating amoeba. Who's most at risk?
8-year-old died of brain-eating amoeba. Who's most at risk?

USA Today • 25 août 15h45

An 8-year-old girl in Ruston, Louisiana, died from a Naegleria fowleri infection contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne, highlighting the rarity but fatal nature of the disease.

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8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana

USA Today • 25 août 13h50

An 8-year-old girl in northern Louisiana died from a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, which health officials say was likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne.

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24 août 2026
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8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater

NBC News • 24 août 23h16

An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana died from a Naegleria fowleri infection, the state's first confirmed case since 2013, likely acquired while swimming in Lake Claiborne.

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8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 24 août 19h15

An 8-year-old girl from Louisiana died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne, marking the state's first confirmed case since 2013.

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Eight-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana
Eight-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana

FOX Weather • 24 août 18h35

An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana died from a brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, prompting health officials to warn the public to avoid a local lake with a cyanobacteria bloom.

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8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from brain-eating freshwater amoeba
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from brain-eating freshwater amoeba

AP News • 24 août 17h26

An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana died following a diagnosis of Naegleria fowleri infection, the state's first confirmed case since 2013.

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Ruston girl dies after brain-eating amoeba infection
Ruston girl dies after brain-eating amoeba infection

WDSU • 24 août 14h10

An 8-year-old girl from Ruston, Louisiana, died a day after her birthday from Naegleria fowleri, a rare amoeba infection likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne.

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8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake
8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake

CNN • 24 août 06h36

An 8-year-old girl from Ruston, Louisiana, died from a Naegleria fowleri infection believed to have been contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne, a rare and usually fatal disease.

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Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim

New York Post • 24 août 05h29

Lillian Smart, 8, died at a Ruston hospital after a brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which health officials say she likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne.

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Girl, 8, dies after suspected brain-eating amoeba infection from lake swim
Girl, 8, dies after suspected brain-eating amoeba infection from lake swim

Fox News • 24 août 00h50

An 8-year-old girl from Louisiana died at a Ruston hospital after contracting the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, which officials say she likely acquired while swimming in Lake Claiborne.

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23 août 2026
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Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana
Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana

The Guardian • 23 août 22h17

An eight-year-old girl from Ruston, Louisiana, died a day after her birthday after a Naegleria fowleri infection likely linked to swimming in Lake Claiborne.

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Louisiana Resident Hospitalized with 97% Fatal ‘Brain-Eating’ Infection After Swimming in Lake
Louisiana Resident Hospitalized with 97% Fatal ‘Brain-Eating’ Infection After Swimming in Lake

Yahoo News Singapore • 20 août 19h50

A Louisiana resident was hospitalized with primary amebic meningoencephalitis after swimming in Lake Claiborne, prompting health officials to warn about the rare, often fatal Naegleria fowleri infection.

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19 août 2026
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Brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana resident
Brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana resident

NOLA.com • 19 août 16h07

The Louisiana Department of Health reported a fatal Naegleria fowleri infection in a resident, likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne, marking the state's fourth case since 1937.

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