Why are scientists calling for urgent action on amoebas?
Scientists are calling for urgent action on free-living amoebas—a little-known group of microbes that could pose a growing global health threat. Here's what you need to know.
Feb 4, 2026
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Eukaryote: Naegleria fowleri
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India health alert after 'brain-eating' amoeba rise
India has issued a health alert after infections and deaths caused by a rare water-borne "brain-eating" amoeba doubled compared to last year in the southern state of Kerala.
Sep 18, 2025
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A rare 'brain-eating amoeba' has been detected in Queensland water. Is tap water safe?
One of the world's most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a "brain-eating amoeba," has recently been detected in two drinking water supplies in southwest Queensland.
Aug 17, 2025
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What to know about the brain-eating amoeba that killed a child swimming in a lake
A 12-year-old boy died from a brain-eating amoeba two weeks after a holiday weekend on a popular South Carolina lake.
Jul 29, 2025
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Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in South Carolina lake
A 12-year-old South Carolina boy has died after being infected by a rare, brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, his family's lawyer said.
Jul 28, 2025
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Texas woman dies after using tap water in sinus rinse
A Texas woman has died after using tap water in a sinus rinse, leading to a rare but often fatal brain infection, health officials report.
Jun 10, 2025
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A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes—here's what you need to know
On hot summer days, hitting the beach is a great way to have fun and cool off. But if you're not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river, lake or pool.
Jan 14, 2025
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'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings.
Jun 15, 2024
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Another dangerous amoeba has been linked to neti pots and nasal rinsing. Here's what to know
For years, scientists have known people who use neti pots can become infected with a brain-eating amoeba if they use the wrong kind of water. On Wednesday, researchers linked a second kind of deadly amoeba to nasal rinsing.
Mar 13, 2024
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Finding a live brain worm is rare: Four ways to protect yourself from more common parasites
News reports this morning describe how shocked doctors removed a live worm from a woman's brain in a Canberra hospital last year. The woman had previously been admitted to hospital with stomach symptoms, dry cough and night ...
Aug 29, 2023
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