An amoeba "eats brains" killed him after going to a water amusement park

A man from the United States died after a amoeba "eat the brain" He entered his body at Fantasy Lake Water Park, as confirmed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Officials in this region confirmed that the death was directly related to Naegleria Fowleri, which is naturally present in freshwater during summer.

Exposure to the amoeba occurs during swimming or water sports. The amoeba to travel from the nose to the brain, where it causes serious damage. Most people infected with Naegleria die within a week. Every year, millions of people are exposed to this unicellular organism, but only some of them fall ill, experts from Mayo Clinic.

The fatal victim of this case, called Eddie GrayHe was in the water park with a group of missionaries from the United Methodist Church of Kernersville Sedge Garden when amoeba came into his body, local media reported.

Can be developed amoebic primitive meningoencephalitisas Gray did. "Mr. Gray's death was tragic and unexpected," said Justin Plummer, a lawyer representing the family.

A curious fact is that Naegleria fowleri does not cause any disorder if swallowed by mouth But it can be fatal if it enters the human body through the nasal pbadages. This can happen especially when you practice sports and water activities, such as diving, water skiing, etc.

The symptoms They begin with severe headaches, fever, nausea, and vomiting, and then progress rapidly to stiff neck, convulsions, and coma.

Tips to prevent infection

According to officials who attended the case, these are the main advice To follow to avoid the infection with the amoeba:

– Limit the amount of water that can penetrate through the nose. Keep your nose closed, use nose clips or keep your head out of the water.

– Avoid fresh water activities hot during periods of high temperatures and lower water levels.

– Avoid digging or removing the sediment while you participate in activities in shallow and warm fresh waters.