Louisiana Resident Infected with Rare 'Brain-Eating' Amoeba Tied to Lake Swimming

Louisiana confirms Naegleria fowleri brain infection in resident who swam in Lake Claiborne

Though “brain-eating amoeba” infections are rare, they are almost always fatal.

'Brain-eating amoeba' case confirmed in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting a confirmed infection of Naegleria fowleri, often referred to as a brain-eating amoeba, in a Louisiana resident.

Louisiana Confirms a Rare Amoeba Infection Tied to Lake Claiborne as Swim Season Enters Its Final Weeks

Louisiana confirmed a Naegleria fowleri infection likely acquired at Lake Claiborne. What swimmers should know for the rest of the summer.

Where did Louisiana resident acquire brain-eating amoeba infection?

Brain-eating amoeba cases are rare, but almost always fatal, the Louisiana Department of Health said.

Louisiana confirms rare brain-eating amoeba infection after lake swim

LDH reports Naegleria fowleri infection found in Claiborne Parish resident

BATON ROUGE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting a confirmed Naegleria fowleri infection in a Louisiana resident. According to LDH, the resident most likely acquired the infection while swimming in Lake Claiborne, shortly before illness. Naegleria fowleri, often referred to as a brain-eating amoeba, is commonly found in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, [...]