Man Dies from Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Linked to Lake of the Ozarks
A man in Missouri died after contracting primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and deadly brain infection caused by a 'brain-eating' amoeba, likely from water skiing at Lake of the Ozarks. The amoeba is present in warm, fresh water and poses a very low risk, with symptoms including severe headache, fever, and seizures. Prevention includes avoiding warm freshwater bodies or using nose clips during water activities.