<p>Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater, and if it enters through the nose, can cause brain damage.</p><p>A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri.</p><p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) confirmed the boy’s death on August 31, 2026, stating: “NCDHHS has been informed that the teen who developed a rare illness, caused by Naegleria fowleri, died on Aug. 31, 2026. We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted by this loss.”</p>
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North Carolina teenager dies from infection caused by Naegleria fowleri
A teenager in North Carolina has died after contracting an infection from the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which is often fatal. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the death occurred on August 31, 2026.
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