Brain-eating amoeba infection, naegleriasis. Trophozoite, infectious form of the parasite Naegleria … [+] fowleri, (Illustration: Getty) Getty Putting the words “brain eating” in front of almost anything can make it sound very dangerous. Teddy bear eating brains. Kitten eating the brain. Brain-eating slice of pizza. That’s why it should come …
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida. – A patient in Hillsborough County has been infected with a rare and usually deadly brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri, according to the Florida Department of Health. Amoeba is commonly found in fresh water and infects someone when contaminated water enters that person’s nose. From there, …
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Health officials say there has been a confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, in Hillsborough County, Florida. The amoeba is commonly found in warm temperate water like lakes, rivers, ponds, and canals, according to the Department of Health. Infections can occur when contaminated water …
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