Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba
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Louisiana girl, 8, dies from extremely rare brain-eating amoebaLouisiana girl, 8, dies from extremely rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 27 Aug, 04:45URL changed
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- 22 Aug, 15:07Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba1 outlet
- 23 Aug, 22:17Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana2 outlets
- 24 Aug, 06:368-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake2 outlets
- 24 Aug, 10:42Louisiana: Achtjährige in den USA stirbt an Infektion mit »hirnfressender« Amöbe1 outlet
- 24 Aug, 17:268-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater4 outlets
- 28 Aug, 16:09Teenager Critically Ill After Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Exposure1 outlet
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Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories15:07first to report
Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba WWLTV.com Ruston girl, 8, dies from brain-eating amoeba infection Louisiana Illuminator Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana The Guardian Louisiana confirms Naegleria fowleri brain infection in resident who swam in Lake Claiborne CIDRAP Ruston girl dies after battling rare brain-eating amoeba infection NOLA.com
Sun, 23 August 2026
3 reports- fox8live.com16:55
Lillian Smart, an 8-year-old girl from Ruston who rallied the community together after fighting a rare brain infection, has died.
- Google News - Top Stories22:17
Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana The Guardian Ruston girl, 8, dies from brain-eating amoeba infection Louisiana Illuminator Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba WWLTV.com Louisiana confirms Naegleria fowleri brain infection in resident who swam in Lake Claiborne CIDRAP Ruston girl dies after battling rare brain-eating amoeba infection NOLA.com
- The Guardian World22:17
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...
Mon, 24 August 2026
14 reports- Google News - Top Stories06:36
8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake CNN Ruston community rallies for 8-year-old fighting rare infection KNOE Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana The Guardian Louisiana confirms Naegleria fowleri brain infection in resident who swam in Lake Claiborne CIDRAP Louisiana girl, 8, dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim Fox News
- N1 Info (Croatia)09:07
Osmogodišnja djevojčica preminula je nakon što se zarazila rijetkom amebom koja napada mozak, a vjeruje se da je do zaraze došlo dok se kupala u jezer
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:42
Die Amöbe Naegleria Fowleri kommt häufig vor, doch nur sehr selten stecken sich Menschen damit an. Für die Betroffenen endet das allerdings fast immer tödlich – auch, weil der Erreger so aggressiv ist.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:42
Die Amöbe Naegleria Fowleri kommt häufig vor, doch nur sehr selten stecken sich Menschen damit an. Für die Betroffenen endet das allerdings fast immer tödlich – auch, weil der Erreger so aggressiv ist.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:23
OSMOGODIŠNJA djevojčica iz Louisiane umrla je od rijetke i smrtonosne amebe Naegleria fowleri. Vjeruje se da se zarazila kupajući se u jezeru. Infekcija je rijetka, ali gotovo uvijek fatalna.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:50
Louisiana Department of Health says resident likely contracted Naegleria fowleri while swimming in Lake Claiborne
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- keyt.com24 Aug, 06:36their copy
- independent.co.uk24 Aug, 08:43their copy
- bangordailynews.com24 Aug, 17:26their copy
- siouxlandnews.com24 Aug, 20:36their copy
- nbcnews.com24 Aug, 23:16their copy
- nbcdfw.com25 Aug, 01:40their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:24
Djevojčica je prethodno bila smještena na intenzivnu njegu. U bolnicu je primljena nakon što je dobila visoku temperaturu, a potom su se pojavili i ozbiljniji simptomi, među kojima je bio dvostruki vid
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)13:38
- Google News - Top Stories14:10
Ruston girl dies after brain-eating amoeba infection WDSU 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake CNN 8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater Newsday Ruston community rallies for 8-year-old fighting rare infection KNOE Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba WWLTV.com
- Google News - Top Stories17:26
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- El Mundo (Spain)18:04
Las autoridades sanitarias la describen como una "ameba devoradora de cerebros" que prospera en cuerpos de agua dulce en todo Estados Unidos y puede entrar por la nariz y causar una infección Leer
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- gulfnews.com25 Aug, 12:00their copy
- Google News - Top Stories18:35
8-year-old girl dies from suspected brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana FOX Weather 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake CNN Girl, 8, dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana, family says CBS News Ruston community rallies for 8-year-old fighting rare infection KNOE Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba WWLTV.com
- Google News - Top Stories22:49
Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba The New York Times 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake CNN Ruston community rallies for 8-year-old fighting rare infection KNOE Ruston family asks for prayers after 8-year-old diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba WWLTV.com 8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater NBC News
- Google News - Top Stories23:16
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater NBC News 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake CNN Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba The New York Times Ruston community rallies for 8-year-old fighting rare infection KNOE Louisiana resident contracts brain-eating amoeba. Here's what you need to know WDSU
Tue, 25 August 2026
4 reports- Times of India05:13
In a shocking turn of events, an eight-year-old girl succumbed to a rare brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a Louisiana lake. This terrifying infection, typically fatal, remains exceedingly rare with minimal reported cases by the CDC. To help reduce the chances of such infections, health authorities advise keeping water out of the nose while swimming.
- RMF24 (Poland)07:17
Kąpała się w jeziorze, zakaziła się amebą „zjadającą mózg”. 8-latka nie żyje
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)08:31
Una bambina di otto anni è morta dopo aver contratto una rara ameba mangia cervello. È accaduto a Ruston, nel nord della Louisiana (Usa). Stando a quanto riferito dalla famiglia e dalle autorità sanitarie, l ‘ipotesi è che sia stata infettata mentre nuotava in un lago vicino casa. Trasportata in ospedale e ricoverata in terapia […] L'articolo Bambina di otto anni muore dopo aver contratto l’ameba mangia cervello: aveva fatto il bagno in un lago proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- Google News - Top Stories15:45
8-year-old died of brain-eating amoeba. Who's most at risk? USA Today Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba The New York Times Ruston community rallies for 8-year-old fighting rare infection KNOE Louisiana resident contracts brain-eating amoeba. Here's what you need to know WDSU 8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater NBC News
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories20:54
NC teen critically ill with amoeba found in warm, fresh water WRAL Rare brain infection linked to amoeba leaves NC teen critically ill ABC11 News Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba The New York Times Ruston community rallies for 8-year-old fighting rare infection KNOE NCDHHS: Central NC teen infected with rare brain infection caused by amoeba WRAL
Fri, 28 August 2026
27 reports- katv.com06:26
The amoeba occurs naturally in warm freshwater, including lakes, ponds and rivers.
- Google News - Top Stories15:54
North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say ABC11 News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- iheart.com16:09
The infection is almost always fatal and progresses quickly, health officials said.
- Google News - Top Stories18:32
North Carolina teen critically injured by rare brain-eating amoeba FOX Weather Louisiana Girl, 8, Dies After Contracting Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba The New York Times Central NC family starts fundraiser for teen hospitalized with brain-eating amoeba Raleigh News & Observer Warming waters could expand brain-eating amoeba risk WRAL Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections Are Rare but Deadly. Here’s What to Know U.S. News & World Report
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories23:25NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe?
NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe? WRAL North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos North Carolina teen critically injured by rare brain-eating amoeba FOX Weather 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba likely contracted while swimming in Louisiana lake CNN Warming waters could expand brain-eating amoeba risk WRAL
Mon, 31 August 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories14:18
North Carolina teen critically ill after being infected with rare brain-eating amoeba independent.co.uk Teen's rare brain infection prompts NC water safety warning ABC11 News NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe? WRAL North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections Are Rare but Deadly. Here’s What to...
- v1019.com17:48
A teenager from central North Carolina is fighting for survival. The teen contracted Naegleria fowleri, a tiny organism that lives in warm freshwater and destroys brain tissue. On Thursday, the...
- The Guardian World21:34
Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater, and if it enters through the nose, can cause brain damage A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare and often fatal brain-eating amoeba. The state’s health department (NCDHHS) confirmed the boy’s death on Monday, saying: “NCDHHS has been informed that the teen who developed a rare illness, caused by Naegleria fowleri died on Aug. 31, 2026. We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted by this...
Tue, 1 September 2026
6 reports- Google News - Top Stories14:56
North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos North Carolina teenager infected with brain-eating amoeba has died The Seattle Times North Carolina teenager dies from rare brain-eating amoeba infection theguardian.com NCDHHS: Central NC teen infected with rare brain infection caused by amoeba WRAL North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba WCNC
- Google News - Top Stories15:26
NC teen dies after getting a brain-eating amoeba WRAL North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos NC teen dead after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater health officials confirm ABC7 Chicago North Carolina teenager dies from rare brain-eating amoeba infection The Guardian NCDHHS: Central NC teen infected with rare brain infection caused by amoeba WRAL
- Google News - Top Stories18:54
North Carolina teenager infected with brain-eating amoeba has died The Seattle Times Teen dies from ‘brain-eating amoeba’ just days after young girl succumbs to same rare infection Fox News North Carolina teen dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba WSOC TV North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba WCNC Physician warns of brain-eating amoeba risks, shares prevention guidance Yahoo
- foxnews.com19:56
A North Carolina teen's first symptom was severe headaches before a brain-eating amoeba infection proved fatal, his mother shared on GoFundMe.
- Google News - Top Stories19:56
Teen dies from ‘brain-eating amoeba’ just days after young girl succumbs to same rare infection Fox News North Carolina teenager dies from rare brain-eating amoeba infection The Guardian North Carolina teenager infected with brain-eating amoeba has died The Seattle Times Second Child Infected with Brain-Eating Amoeba Following Death of 8-Year-Old people.com NC teen dies after getting a brain-eating amoeba WRAL
- Google News - Top Stories22:09NC teen dead after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater health officials confirm
NC teen dead after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater health officials confirm ABC11 News North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba WCNC North Carolina teen dies after contracting ‘brain-eating amoeba’ WBTV North Carolina teen dies of brain-eating amoeba infection FOX 2 Teen critically ill after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba often found in freshwater The Independent
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- independent.co.uk13:30
The majority of people infected with Naegleria fowleri die in about five days
Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories18:59
Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen WRAL NC identifies most likely source of brain-eating amoeba infection that killed teen Raleigh News & Observer NC teen who died from brain-eating amoeba 'most likely' contracted infection in Durham: Officials WXII Report points to ‘most likely’ source of brain-eating amoeba that killed North Carolina teen WBTV Deadly brain-eating amoeba traced to water at Durham nonprofit Axios
- Google News - Top Stories22:00
Brain-eating amoeba that killed NC teen linked to water feature tied to man-made creek at Durham mental health facility ABC11 News Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen WRAL NC teen who died from brain-eating amoeba 'most likely' contracted infection in Durham: Officials WXII Health officials identify 'likely source' of rare brain infection that killed NC teen WLOS NC identifies most likely source of brain-eating amoeba infection that...
Wed, 16 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories16:15
Brain-eating amoeba that killed 17-year-old linked to a man-made creek, health officials say ABC7 Los Angeles North Carolina teen who died from brain-eating amoeba was from Burlington wfmynews2.com Health officials identify 'likely source' of rare brain infection that killed NC teen WLOS Teen who died from brain-eating amoeba likely infected from community center water feature: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Brain-eating amoeba: Symptoms, prevention and answers about...
- Google News - Top Stories17:37
Teen who died from brain-eating amoeba likely infected from community center water feature: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Health officials identify 'likely source' of rare brain infection that killed NC teen WLOS NC teen who died from brain-eating amoeba 'most likely' contracted infection in Durham: Officials WXII North Carolina teen who died from brain-eating amoeba was from Burlington wfmynews2.com Brain-eating amoeba that killed NC teen linked to water feature...
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories02:45
Teen's brain-eating amoeba infection likely linked to water feature usatoday.com Teen who died from brain-eating amoeba likely infected from community center water feature: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Health officials identify 'likely source' of rare brain infection that killed NC teen WLOS Brain-eating amoeba: Symptoms, prevention and answers about Naegleria fowleri WRAL NCDHHS narrows down likely source of brain-eating amoeba that killed NC teen FOX8 WGHP
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories19:04
Brain-eating amoeba map shows which states have the most cases USA Today North Carolina water feature linked to teen's fatal brain-eating amoeba infection WTVC Teen who died from brain-eating amoeba likely infected from community center water feature: Officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen WRAL Teen Who Died from Brain-Eating Amoeba Was Likely Infected by Community Center Water,...