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A North Carolina teenager is critically ill after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare but nearly always fatal brain-eating amoeba found in warm fresh water. State health officials announced the case Thursday, Aug. 27, and urged swimmers to take precautions during warmer months.
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This story was originally published August 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM with the headline “A brain-eating amoeba has resurfaced in NC. Here’s what to know.”
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