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Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son on a South Carolina lake
Two weeks after spending the Fourth of July on a popular South Carolina lake, 12-year-old Jaysen Carr died from a brain-eating amoeba that was living in the warm water.
Child Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Visiting Popular South Carolina Lake
A child in South Carolina has died after being infected with Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as brain-eating amoeba. State health officials confirm exposure likely came from Lake Murray the week of July 7.
South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake
My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.
What to know about the brain-eating amoeba that killed a boy swimming in a lake
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 Carolina lake. The brain-eating amoeba enters the body when water is forced up the nose, like when someone jumps or dives in the water.
12-year-old boy dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in South Carolina lake
A 12-year-old boy died after he contracted a brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a South Carolina lake. Jaysen Carr came into contact with the deadly amoeba Naegleria fowleri at Lake Murray, a large man-made lake just outside of Columbia,
Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake
A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba has been reported in South Carolina, with health officials advising swimmers to take precautions in warm freshwater.
Missouri resident diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba after water skiing, officials believe
A person is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with a brain-eating amoeba infection in Missouri, officials announced. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MODHSS) said in a news release on Aug.
Missouri confirms case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A person in Missouri has been hospitalized after contracting a brain-eating amoeba, possibly after water skiing in the Lake of the Ozarks, state health officials said Wednesday.
Person infected with brain-eating amoeba after water-skiing, health officials say
A brain-eating amoeba case in Missouri highlights the risks of warm freshwater activities, as health officials recommend preventing water from entering the nose.
Missouri resident infected with brain-eating amoeba after trip to Lake of the Ozarks
A Missouri resident has contracted a brain-eating amoeba, possibly after water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks days prior.
Man infected with brain-eating amoeba after waterskiing in Lake of the Ozarks
The last Missouri resident to die from the brain-eating infection was in July of 2022, after swimming in Lake of Three Fires in southwestern Iowa. The resident’s age was not rel

Parents Speak Out After 12-Year-Old Son Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba: 'We Don't Want His Death to Be in Vain'

The parents of Jaysen Carr, a 12-year-old who died July 18 from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a South Carolina lake ...

Family Urges More Safety Warnings After Son Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba Following Lake Swim

Jaysen Carr, 12, died just weeks after swimming in Lake Murray in South Carolina. Now, his family is pushing for clearer public safety warnings and stronger community awareness.

Couple calls for SC testing, reporting of freshwater amoeba after son’s death from brain infection

The parents of Jaysen Carr are calling for freshwater testing and public alerts after their son died of a brain infection after swimming in Lake Murray.
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Family demands action after son's death from brain-eating amoeba ... - MSN

Jaysen contracted the amoeba while swimming in Lake Murray earlier this month, and his family is now urging state officials to implement safety precautions. READ MORE | Family of 12-year-old ...

Parents of boy who died from 'brain-eating amoeba' say they are 'terrified it will happen to someone else'

Jaysen Carr's parents had no idea his headaches and nausea were being caused by an organism called naegleria fowleri, which ...
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Funeral plans for 12-year-old South Carolina amoeba victim - The State

A funeral for Jaysen Carter, 12-year-old Lake Murray amoeba victim, has been scheduled in Columbia, SC. Check times and dates for public services.