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Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death

Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death
BBC Health Extra Friday 17 July 2026, 18:00 UTC 1 min read
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Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.

Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
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