Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Threat | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A teen in central North Carolina is critically ill after contracting a rare, deadly brain infection caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri — which enters through the nose and thrives in warm freshwater. With fewer than ten cases nationwide yearly, symptoms strike fast: severe headache, fever, vomiting, stiff neck, seizures, and coma. Health officials warn it’s not contagious via swallowing water, but diving or jumping in warm lakes or rivers poses risk — especially if you stir up sediment. Stay safe this summer: use nose clips, keep your head above water, avoid diving in warm shallow spots…