A Brain-Eating Amoeba Found In Waters Is Killing Children In Texas

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A brain-eating amoeba has killed a 6-year-old boy in Texas, prompting officials issue warnings about water supply utilization in 8 cities. This incident occurred on Sept. 8 when authorities in Lake Jackson, Texas, were notified of Josiah McIntyre's hospitalization and death. McIntyre was infected by a brain-eating amoeba, scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri when he was using a water hose ... ...more

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