It is very unlikely to survive an infection by this amoeba that thrives in freshwater. Here’s what to know now if you live in northern states.

Learn what you need to know about the brain-eating amoeba, its latest victim and other dangers in our region's lakes.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy died from a brain-eating amoeba two weeks after a holiday weekend on a popular South ...

Infections caused by Naegleria fowleri can lead to symptoms including fever, seizures, hallucinations and death.

Community members continue to rally around the family of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr.

A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba has been reported in South Carolina, with health officials advising swimmers to take precautions in warm freshwater.

A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of the 12-year-old from South Carolina and has so far raised more than ...

Officials previously announced that a person died from a brain-eating amoeba but could not verify where they were exposed to it.

12-year-old Jaysen Carr died from Naegleria fowleri infection after swimming in Lake Murray, South Carolina. Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba, is found in warm ...