Eight-Year-Old Louisiana Girl Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba

An eight-year-old girl in Louisiana has tragically died from a rare brain-eating amoeba that thrives in freshwater. This case highlights the dangers of the microscopic organism.

25 Aug, 12:33 — 25 Aug, 12:33

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Louisiana girl, 8, dies from rare brain-eating amoeba that thrives in freshwater

Lillian Smart died a day after her birthday; state health data ties the rare, fatal infection to extreme heat and dropping water levels, not just bad luck.

By Jack Brook, The Associated Press

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Menina de oito anos vítima de "ameba que come cérebros"

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Eight-Year-Old Louisiana Girl Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba

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Louisiana girl, 8, dies from rare brain-eating amoeba that thrives in freshwater

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Menina de oito anos vítima de "ameba que come cérebros"

Louisiana girl, 8, dies from rare brain-eating amoeba that thrives in freshwater

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