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Tragic Death Highlights Rare Amoeba Risk in Lake Murray

The tragic death of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, in Lake Murray, South Carolina, has brought renewed attention to the risks associated with freshwater activities. While health offi...

Family identifies 12-year-old who died after contracting amoeba in SC
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Health / Infectious Diseases

Brain-Eating Amoeba Case Confirmed in South Carolina: What You Need to Know

Health officials have confirmed a case of the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, in South Carolina. This rare but nearly always fatal infection highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with warm freshwater activi...

Department of Public Health confirms case of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina