Mother's Fight to Save Teen from Brain-Eating Amoeba Ends in Tragedy
A 17-year-old girl from Georgia has died after contracting a rare brain infection known as brain-eating amoeba, likely from swimming in a freshwater lake. Despite doctors' aggressive efforts to save her, the infection caused by Naegleria fowleri proved fatal. This microscopic parasite, found in warm bodies of water, enters through the nose and travels to the brain. The infection is rare but almost always deadly. Concerns are rising about the potential increase in such infections due to climate change. Early symptoms include fever, headache, and a stiff neck. To prevent infection, it is advised to avoid jumping or diving into water, hold the nose, or wear nose clips.
