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North Carolina Teen Critically Ill After Suspected Freshwater Amoeba Exposure

North Carolina Teen Critically Ill After Suspected Freshwater Amoeba Exposure

Officials in North Carolina say a teenager is in critical condition after exposure to a rare brain‑eating amoeba found in freshwater. Health authorities are urging precautions around warm freshwater, including avoiding getting water up the nose.

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North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say

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