Brain eating amoeba case in Missouri: What is Naegleria fowleri? | NYGazet

A Lake of the Ozarks swimmer recently contracted a rare and deadly infection, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said. Here's what we know.

The deadly infection has been historically rare, but as climate change heats up waters and worsens flooding, research shows cases could become more common. MISSOURI, USA — A Missouri resident is in intensive care after officials confirmed they had co... [1648 chars]