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Rare Brain Amoeba Claims Louisiana Girl | Charlotte News
A Louisiana girl, Lillian Smart, died from a rare, fatal brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in Lake Claiborne — the state’s first case since 2013. The deadly Naegleria fowleri, found in warm freshwater and entering the brain through the nose, causes a nearly always-lethal condition called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. Her parents mourned her loss, praising the medical team’s efforts, while the governor offered condolences. With no routine water testing and rising cases nationwide, this tragedy underscores the hidden dangers lurking in natural waters — especially as another…
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