North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba typically linked to freshwater swimming
New York PostSeptember 1, 2026

A North Carolina teenager died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba found in lakes, rivers and other freshwater sources, according to authorities and reports. The boy, identified by family a…
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