Murweh Shire Council, in south-west Queensland, is investigating after testing found a rare amoeba that can cause a serious ...

Physicians are raising the alarm after a 12-year-old boy died following a weekend of swimming and riding on a boat at one of ...

It is very unlikely to survive an infection by this amoeba that thrives in freshwater. Here’s what to know now if you live in ...

It is very unlikely to survive an infection by this amoeba that thrives in freshwater. Here’s what to know now if you live in northern states.

Symptoms of PAM appear about five days after infection. It starts with headache, fever, nausea and vomiting. As the infection progresses, it causes confusion, loss of balance, seizures and ...

Leigh Conrad shares her son's story to raise awareness about a deadly brain-eating amoeba. DEXTER, Ga. — As the death anniversary of her 12-year-old son approaches, Leigh Conrad wants to ensure other ...

Most people would think that using a nasal irrigation device would be harmless to their health. For one woman, the results ...

After Jaysen Carr's death, Rep. Jermaine Johnson said he wants to see changes in how the deadly infection is handled by state ...

On Thursday, The Lower Colorado River Authority warned Highland Lake boaters and visitors should continue to be cautious when ...

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, who’s been the subject of speculation in Paterson that he may challenge Pou in the primary next ...

Brain-eating amoebas have taken up residence in Tucson's water supply as recent tests have shown their presence in 12 wells. While the discovery of the killer amoeba, known as Naegleria fowleri ...