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Health officials: Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, possibly due to sinus rinse with tap water

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The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County confirmed the death Thursday. The agency had previously issued an alert last month, warning residents about the Naegleria fowleri infection. Only about three people in the United States get infected each year, but these infections are usually fatal.

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Person in Florida dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, possibly due to sinus rinse with tap water, health officials warn

A person in Charlotte County, Fla., has died after being infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri.

1 year ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Officials: Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection

Health officials say a person in southwest Florida has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba. The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County confirmed the death

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Officials: Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection

Health officials say a person in southwest Florida has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection in Florida, officials say

A person in southwest Florida has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba, health officials said.

1 year ago·United States

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NZ Herald

Person dies in Florida after brain-eating amoeba infection

The infection might have been caused by sinus rinse practices using tap water.

1 year ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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Officials: Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (AP) — Health officials say a person in southwest Florida has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba. The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County confirmed the death Thursday. The agency had previously issued an alert last month, warning residents about the Naegleria fowleri infection. Health officials say the infection might have been caused by sinus rinse practices using tap water. The a…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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