In recent health updates, there is a new virus killing 3 people in US -specifically in Virginia and Florida. This brain-eating virus is called Naegleria fowler. Like all other Amoebas they are present in warm waters. However, infection will start if Amoeba manages to swim through the nasal passage making its way to the brain. Symptoms of infection are quite similar to meningitis. So far, there hasn't been reports in other countries about this deadly Amoebas.
Its advisable to keep ourselves updated about this virus. Here is a link: Brain-eating Amoeba
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