While it's very rare, it can be deadly—a brain infection by a microbe widely known as the "brain-eating amoeba." The pathogen in question is called Naegleria fowleri. The "brain-eating" part ...

These freshwater swimming holes are great, but they come with a hidden danger. While it's very rare, it can be deadly – a brain infection by a microbe widely known as the "brain-eating amoeba". The ...

While it's very rare, it can be deadly – a brain infection by a microbe widely known as the 'brain-eating amoeba'. The pathogen in question is called Naegleria fowleri. The 'brain-eating' part ...