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

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

North Carolina health officials say a central NC teen is critically ill with a rare Naegleria fowleri infection linked to warm freshwater.

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<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… [+2708 chars]

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