A North Carolina teenager died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba found in lakes, rivers and other freshwater sources, according to authorities and reports.
The boy, identified by family as Moises Ponce Mendoza, died on Monday after developing the uncommon illness caused by Naegleria fowleri, the Guardian reported.
“We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted by this loss,” the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement obtained by the outlet.
The state’s health department said in a press release on Thursday that Mendoza was “critically ill and receiving medical care” after…
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