Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old from Brain-Eating Amoeba in South Carolina

A 12-year-old boy in South Carolina died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater like lakes. The infection progresses rapidly and is nearly always fatal, with symptoms including headache, fever, and hallucinations. Prevention measures include avoiding submerging the head in warm freshwater and using distilled or boiled water for nasal rinses.