The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has reported multiple code violations at the Little Rock splash pad where a child contracted a deadly brain-eating amoeba. Violations included issues with pH levels, broken chlorinator, excessive chlorine levels, and maintenance record-keeping. The ADH stated that the pool and splash pad should not have been opened with these recurring issues and ordered them to remain closed until all violations are addressed. Legal action may be taken against the country club if they open before compliance is achieved. Naegleria Fowleri, the amoeba responsible, can cause a fatal infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The last case in Arkansas in 2013 saw a 12-year-old girl survive after 55 days of hospitalization.
A 16-month-old toddler in Arkansas died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection, likely contracted while playing at a country club's splash pad. The child's parents were out of state when the infection occurred. The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed the cause of death and found traces of the amoeba in water samples. The country club voluntarily closed its pool and splash pad, and there is no ongoing risk to the public. Brain-eating amoebas thrive in warm water, and experts suggest that climate change could increase the risk of infections. Symptoms of the infection include headache, nausea, fever, and vomiting, with death occurring within one to 18 days.
A 16-month-old toddler in Arkansas died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection, likely contracted at a splash pad at a country club. The Naegleria fowleri infection, which destroys brain tissue and is usually fatal, is caused by an amoeba found in warm freshwater. The splash pad at the Country Club of Little Rock has been closed, and samples have been sent to the CDC for evaluation. This is the first case of Naegleria fowleri in Arkansas since 2013, and precautions such as keeping water from going up the nose are recommended to prevent infection.
An Arkansas toddler has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection, likely contracted at a splash pad at a country club. The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, destroys brain tissue and is usually fatal. Infections are rare, with only about three cases reported in the US each year. The victim was exposed at the Country Club of Little Rock splash pad, and samples from the pool and splash pad have been sent to the CDC for evaluation. The club has voluntarily closed its pool and splash pad, and there is no ongoing risk to the public. The last case of Naegleria fowleri in Arkansas was in 2013.
An unidentified resident of Arkansas has died from a rare brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, likely contracted from a pool or splash pad at a country club. The club has closed these facilities, and health officials have stated that there is no ongoing risk to the public. Naegleria fowleri is typically found in warm freshwater environments and can cause a life-threatening brain infection when it enters the body through the nose. This is the first documented case in Arkansas since 2013.
An Arkansas resident has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection contracted at a splash pad. The person was likely exposed at the Country Club of Little Rock, where a sample confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri. The club has voluntarily closed the pool and splash pad, and there is no ongoing risk to the public. Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled organism found in warm fresh water and can cause a brain infection when water containing the amoeba enters the nose. Symptoms include severe headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, seizures, altered mental status, hallucinations, and coma.
An Arkansan has died from an infection of the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, likely contracted at the splash pad at the Country Club of Little Rock. The club has closed its splash pad and pool during the investigation, but there is no ongoing risk to the public. Naegleria fowleri is a rare and usually fatal amoeba that destroys brain tissue. Early symptoms include severe headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting, progressing to a stiff neck, seizures, and coma.
Clearwater's newly renovated Coachman Park, the anchor of the $84 million Imagine Clearwater project, is set to open on June 28. The park features a 4,000-seat music venue called The Sound, a splash pad, a pirate-themed playground, and various areas for relaxation and entertainment. The park's opening week will include free and cheap concerts, markets, yoga, and kids activities, culminating in a July 4 fireworks show with the Florida Orchestra. The park also offers ample parking options and aims to activate downtown by encouraging visitors to explore nearby restaurants and retail establishments.
