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North Carolina Teen Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba

A North Carolina teen died from Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater, causing fatal brain infection. This is the second US death in two months, with infections rising due to record heat. Officials advise avoiding warm water activities.