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Tragedy of a Young Girl and the Brain-Eating Amoeba | Lafayette Louisiana News
An eight-year-old girl from Louisiana, Lillian Smart, tragically died after contracting the rare and deadly Naegleria fowleri amoeba while swimming in a lake. Doctors battled desperately to save her as the infection ravaged her brain, but her condition deteriorated too quickly. Her family received an outpouring of love and support from the community during this devastating time. Though brief moments of hope emerged, the damage was irreversible. With nearly 100% fatality rate, experts urge caution: hold your nose when swimming in warm freshwater to avoid this “brain-eating” amoeba. Listen in…
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