Eight-Year-Old Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Louisiana Swim

An eight-year-old child has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba following a swimming trip in Louisiana. The family is mourning the loss of their child.

23 Aug, 22:17 — 23 Aug, 22:17

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Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana

Lillian Smart of Ruston infected with fatal Naegleria fowleri, likely after swimming in Lake Claiborne, health officials say An eight-year-old Louisiana girl has died after contracting a rare, typically fatal brain-eating amoeba after a swim in Lake Claiborne. Lillian Smart, of Ruston, died on Saturday, one day after celebrating her birthday, her family announced in a public Facebook post on the “Love for Lillian” page. Continue reading...

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