Warm freshwater linked to rare, often fatal infection in North Carolina teen

Rare brain infection linked to amoeba leaves NC teen critically ill

A central North Carolina teen is critically ill with a rare amoeba-related brain infection.

NC teen critically ill with rare freshwater amoeba infection

Symptoms of Naegleria fowleri infection start with severe headache, fever, nausea and vomiting.

NC teen critically ill with amoeba found in warm, fresh water

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said a teen from central North Carolina has an infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism that can damage the brain.

Warm freshwater linked to rare, often fatal infection in North Carolina teen

North Carolina health officials say a teen is critically ill with a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba found in warm freshwater.