A Texas surf resort closed for thirsty amoeba tests

WACO, Texas (AP) – A landlocked surf center in central Texas closed Friday after the death of a man who visited it after being victim of an "amiba Brain Eater ".

The Waco Tribune-Herald reports that disease control and prevention centers are testing the Surf Resort at BSR Cable Park for Naegleria (nee-GLEHR & # 39; -yah) fowleri (FOW & # 39; -lur-eye), an ameba rare but very deadly known as "amoeba that eats the brain."

The owner of BSR Cable Park, Stuart E. Parsons Jr., said he would continue to comply with requests related to the investigation into the death of Fabrizio Stabile. The 29-year-old man died in New Jersey earlier this month after falling ill with Naegleria fowleri. Parsons said Stabile had been in the park's wave pool. Officials are investigating the source.

An obituary published in the Atlantic City press described Stabile as an outdoor enthusiast who loved fishing, surfing and snowboarding.

"Our hearts and prayers are with family, friends and the New Jersey surf community at this difficult time," said Parsons. He said that the surf center, which operates an artificial artificial wave, is in compliance with the CDC's "guidelines and recommendations for Naegleria fowleri".

The surfing station has closed its doors pending the results of the CDC tests, he said. It is unclear if the park was closed Sunday morning and the CDC did not immediately respond to a call asking for information on whether other people could have Naegleria fowleri.

The CDC states that people are usually infected when they dive or swim in warm fresh water. According to the agency, people are normally infected when the contaminated water enters through the nose.

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Information from: Waco Tribune-Herald, http://www.wacotrib.com