"Georgia Resident Succumbs to Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba"
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A resident of Georgia has died from a rare brain infection caused by the "brain-eating amoeba," Naegleria fowleri. This is the sixth reported case in Georgia since 1962, with a few other cases reported across the US this year. The amoeba thrives in warm freshwater, making it more likely to proliferate as temperatures rise due to the climate crisis. The victim was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond. Symptoms of the infection include severe headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting, which can progress rapidly and lead to death. People can reduce their risk by limiting water going up their nose while swimming.
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