Rising temperatures broaden waterborne pathogen risk in North Carolina

From bacteria to harmful algae, warmer waters bring changing risks

WRAL • 07 sept. 19h54

Health officials say rising water temperatures in North Carolina are lengthening the season for harmful algae, Naegleria amoebas and Vibrio bacteria, though most tested recreational sites still meet safety standards.

Nine-year-old boy contracts life-threatening infection from brain-eating amoeba

The Jerusalem Post • 06 sept. 10h51

A 9-year-old boy was admitted to intensive care at Rambam Medical Center with encephalitis caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba after swimming at Kursi Beach, prompting health officials to issue safety advice.

Mom speaks out after teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina

ABC7 Chicago • 05 sept. 18h38

A 17-year-old from Burlington died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, and his family is urging health officials to identify the source of exposure.

Burlington mom speaks out after teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba

ABC11 News • 05 sept. 00h35

A 17-year-old from Burlington died of a rare brain-eating amoeba, and his family is urging health officials to identify the source of exposure.

Brain-eating amoeba, flesh-eating bacteria: What NC swimmers should know this Labor Day

WRAL • 04 sept. 19h52

State health agencies warn that warm freshwater and coastal waters can harbor Naegleria fowleri and Vibrio vulnificus, pathogens that cause severe, often fatal infections, and advise precautions for swimmers and seafood consumers.

North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Health officials

ABC11 News • 01 sept. 22h09

A North Carolina teen died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater, officials said.

Teen in North Carolina dies from brain-eating amoeba infection

USA Today • 01 sept. 20h21

A North Carolina teenager died on Aug. 31 after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare and usually fatal brain infection, prompting state health officials to investigate the source.

Brain-eating amoeba kills North Carolina teen in rare infection

Fox News • 01 sept. 19h56

A teenager in North Carolina died after contracting primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, prompting health officials to reiterate safety warnings for warm freshwater activities.

NC teen dies after getting a brain-eating amoeba

WRAL • 01 sept. 15h26

A North Carolina teen died on Aug. 31 after contracting a rare Naegleria fowleri infection, the state health department said, and issued safety advice for warm freshwater activities.

North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Officials

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 01 sept. 14h56

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

North Carolina teenager dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating amoeba

The Guardian • 31 août 21h34

A 15-year-old boy in North Carolina died on Aug. 31, 2026 from primary amebic meningoencephalitis caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, after initially being sent home from a hospital.

North Carolina teen critically ill after being infected ​with rare brain-eating amoeba

The Independent • 31 août 14h18

A teenager in North Carolina has been hospitalized in critical condition after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare amoeba that causes a usually fatal brain infection.