Louisiana Resident Infected with Rare 'Brain-Eating' Amoeba Tied to Lake Swimming

LDH reports brain-eating amoeba infection linked to Lake Claiborne

BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana Department of Health officials confirmed a Louisiana resident contracted a rare Naegleria fowleri infection, most likely while swimming in Lake Claiborne in Claiborne Parish.

Louisiana resident infected with rare 'brain-eating' amoeba tied to lake swimming

The Louisiana Department of Health reports that a resident was infected with a rare "brain-eating" amoeba, likely after swimming in a lake.

New case of brain-eating amoeba found in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday a new case of brain-eating amoeba.

Brain-Eating Amoeba Case Reported in North Louisiana: What Residents Need to Know

A recent case of a brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana raises awareness about safety in warm freshwater activities. Continue reading…