Florida health officials have revealed that a person has been infected with a rare and usually deadly brain-eating amoeba. Florida health officials have revealed that a person has been infected with a rare and usually deadly brain-eating amoeba called the Naegleria fowleri (3D illustration pictured)According to health officials, the amoeba is commonly found in warm freshwater such as lakes, rivers, ponds and canals. Those symptoms include headaches, fever, nausea, disorientation, vomiting, stiff neck, seizures, loss of balance or hallucinations after swimming in warm water. While the amoeba is found in many freshwater lakes, ponds and rivers, health officials said it is more common in southern states. According to health officials, the amoeba is commonly found in warm freshwater such as lakes, rivers, ponds and canals.

Source: Daily Mail July 06, 2020 00:43 UTC