It is very unlikely to survive an infection by this amoeba that thrives in freshwater. Here’s what to know now if you live in ...

It is very unlikely to survive an infection by this amoeba that thrives in freshwater. Here’s what to know now if you live in northern states.

Naegleria fowleri, the rare, but deadly, so-called brain-eating amoeba, can be found in Pennsylvania's waters.

Rare cases of Naegleria fowleri can result in a severe infection in the brain, with infection fatal in around 95% of cases.

Infections caused by Naegleria fowleri can lead to symptoms including fever, seizures, hallucinations and death.

Naegleria fowleri, the rare, but deadly, so-called brain-eating amoeba, can be found in Pennsylvania's waters.

A patient at Prisma Health Children's Hospital Midlands in South Carolina died after being infected with Naegleria fowleri, a ...

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of the 12-year-old from South Carolina and has so far raised more than ...

Jaysen Carr died after contracting a rare infection brought on by a freshwater amoeba reportedly in a South Carolina lake.

Jaysen Carr, a 12-year-old from the city of Columbia, died on July 18 after developing an infection associated with Naegleria fowleri in Lake Murray, according to a statement released by the family’s ...

A case of the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, was confirmed in South Carolina in early July. The amoeba is typically found in warm freshwater and enters the brain through the nose, causing a ...