Brain eating amoeba: How warm weather fuels this silent threat

Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba, poses a rare but deadly threat in warm, untreated freshwater during summer. Infections occur when contaminated water enters the nose, leading to a devastating brain infection. With rising temperatures and increased water recreation, precautions like avoiding warm freshwater and using sterile water for nasal rinsing are crucial to minimize risk.

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