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Tragedy in Louisiana: Girl Dies from Rare Amoeba | San Antonio News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Louisiana this week when eight-year-old Lillian Smart died from a rare, almost always fatal brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri, likely contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. With fewer than ten cases reported annually in the U.S., this is the first confirmed case in Louisiana since 2013. The infection, which causes rapid and devastating brain damage, cannot be spread between people. Lillian’s parents honored her memory by saying she’s now in the arms of Jesus, while officials expressed deep sorrow. Though the amoeba thrives in warm…
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