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North Carolina health officials say a Durham water feature is the most likely source of the Naegleria fowleri infection that killed a teenager in August. The state’s investigation zeroed in on an outdoor fountain at El Futuro, a Durham community organization.
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FULL STORY: NC identifies most likely source of brain-eating amoeba infection that killed teen
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This story was originally published September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM with the headline “NC pinpoints likely source of deadly brain-eating amoeba. Here’s what to know.”
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