Saturday, September 12, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 92
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8-year-old Louisiana girl dies after brain-eating Amoeba infection

An 8-year-old girl from Ruston, Louisiana, died from a rare brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba after swimming in a lake. The brain-eating amoeba is a serious health hazard found in warm freshwater environments. This tragic case highlights the dangers of water-related recreational activities in Louisiana.

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