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According to health officials, a pediatric death has been reported from “brain-eating amoeba” in South Carolina.
Prince Health Richland Hospital in Colombia confirmed the death publicly on 22 July, according to a statement by South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) sent to Fox News Digital.
A rare amoeba, after coming in contact with Neglaria Fouli, died, which causes a living brain infection called primary amybic meningo ,cephilitis (PAM).
Four people in Florida were dead from the bacteria that eat meat found in coastal water.
South Carolina DPH told Dox News Digital, “In July 2025, there is a possibility of July 2025 for Naglaria Foulry, but we may not be completely determined, as this organism is naturally and is present in many hot water lakes, rivers and streams.”
“Water activities, exposure and infections like swimming or diving in warm freshwater areas such as lakes and rivers can increase the risk of infection.”
According to health officials, a pediatric death has been reported from “brain-eating amoeba” in South Carolina. (Istock)
Neglaria foulry may be a risk when swimming in fresh water. The health officer said that Amiba is the most active in those months when the water temperature remains above 77F – July, August and September.
Infection in humans is very rare, as it is the first case of Neglaria Fouli in South Carolina since 2016.
No risk is increasing for the public, because according to the statement, the Neglaria Foulry is not a person aired by a person.
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“Historically, one infection does not increase the possibility that the other will be in the same body of water.”
Fox News Digital had previously spoken about the risks of infection with Tammy Lundstrom, Chief Medical Officer and infectious pathologist for Trinity Health in Michigan.
A rare amoeba, after coming in contact with Neglaria Fouli, died, which causes a living brain infection called primary amybic meningo ,cephilitis (PAM). (Istock)
“The risk of brain eater amoeba is very low,” he said. “Every year less than 10 people get infected in the US – but unfortunately, most cases are fatal. Only a few are left of known cases.”
The mortality rate for Naegleria Fowalei is more than 97%according to the CDC.
Warning signal to identify
The initial symptoms of Pam usually begin about five days after the exposure, but they can be seen soon.
Initial signal usually Include headacheNausea, fever and/or vomiting, describes the website of CDC.
As infection increases, people can experience confusion, hard neck, disorientation, hallucinations, seizures and coma.
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“People usually start feeling ill after one to 12 days after coming in contact with water,” Lundstrom said. “Initial symptoms should indicate a medical evaluation, as they are also indications Bacterial meningitis,
Death can occur anywhere between one to 18 days of infection, on average five days.
Infection prevention
To prevent potential fatal infections, health officials in South Carolina said it is important to know how and when the risk can be dangerous.
Officials told Fox News Digital, “When the water forcefully enters the nose, how is the exposure.” “To reduce the risk of infection from Naegleria Fowleri, keep your nose closed, use nose clips, or keep your head over water, and avoid jumping or diving in fresh water.”
“Every year less than 10 people get infected in the US – but unfortunately, most cases are fatal. Only a few are left of known cases.” (Istock)
Lundstrom reiterated that it is best to avoid dipping your head in water when swimming in summer.
“The infection occurs when the water that disturbing amoeba goes to a person’s nose, usually during swimming,” he first told Fox News Digital. “It is not known why some people are infected and others, even swimming companions, do not.”
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Drinking contaminated water does not cause any risk, and the infection does not extend from one person to another, Lundstrom said.
Because amoeba is found in soil, CDC also advises to avoid moving sediment at the bottom of lakes, ponds and rivers.
Treatment of brain eating amoeba
When a patient is diagnosed with brain eater, a variety of types are usually involved in treatment. Antifungal drugsAccording to Lundstrom, as well as antibiotics such as rifampin and azithromycin.
A new antifungal drug, miltophosine, is shown in laboratory tests to kill Nagarria foulry and was used to treat some living patients, the CDC describes on its website.
Treatment usually includes various types of antifungal drugs, as well as antibiotic drugs such as rifampin and azithromycin. (Istock)
“However, the effect of all these drugs on real -infected people is unknown due to high deadly rates,” Lundstrom said.
People who suddenly experience headache, fever, hard neck or vomit Pay attention to therapyCDC recommends.
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Despite the high deadly rate of infection, Lundstrom emphasized the rarity of cases.
“Millions of people enjoy swimming in every summer, but only a few get infected,” he said.
