Naegleria fowleri, commonly called the brain-eating amoeba, is a rare but serious threat in warm freshwater during hot months. The amoeba enters through the nose and travels to the brain, causing a ...

Cases are very, very rare, but are almost always deadly.

It's nearly always fatal, and it's showing up farther north than ever. Here's what to know before you swim this summer.

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Researchers Detect ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba in Waters at Three Western National Park Sites ...

The Naegleria fowleri amoeba can cause a rare but fatal brain infection that progresses quickly and can’t be cured. It has been found in several recreational locations in the U.S., with the number of ...