Naegleria fowleri, known as the "brain-eating amoeba," lives in warm freshwater and soil, particularly in southern U.S. states. Infection occurs when water containing the amoeba enters the nose, ...

If the phrase “brain-eating amoeba” sounds like something out of a sci-fi horror movie, you’re not alone. In Arizona, it’s a very real concern that lurks in warm fresh water during the hottest months.

A South Carolina boy died after swimming in a freshwater lake due to Naegleria fowleri, known as the brain-eating amoeba. Infections from the amoeba are rare but almost always fatal, occurring in warm ...

The term “brain-eating” amoeba may be alarming, but the reality is that cases remain isolated and uncommon. For Malaysians, ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy died from a brain-eating amoeba two weeks after a holiday weekend on a popular South Carolina lake. The brain-eating amoeba enters the body when water is forced ...

How to avoid infection by a brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Being infected with a brain-eating amoeba may not be on your list of potential threats ...

Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the brain-eating amoeba, is a rare but serious threat in warm freshwater during hot months. The amoeba enters through the nose and travels to the brain, causing a ...