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North Carolina teen critically injured by rare brain-eating amoeba - FOX Weather

FoxweatherAugust 28, 2026
North Carolina teen critically injured by rare brain-eating amoeba - FOX Weather
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THE TAKEAWAY <ul><li>A North Carolina teen is critically ill with a rare amoeba infection.</li><li>Naegleria fowleri is found naturally in warm freshwater.</li><li>State officials urge precautions d…

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