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Part of situation: Naegleria fowleri infection in Louisiana (3 clusters)

Louisiana 8-year-old dies from brain-eating amoeba infection

Naegleria fowleri brain-eating amoeba Louisiana primary amebic meningoencephalitis freshwater infection

Lillian Smart, an 8-year-old girl from Ruston, Louisiana, has died following an infection from Naegleria fowleri, a rare microscopic organism commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” Her family confirmed her passing via social media, noting that the brain damage sustained was too severe for her to recover.

Health authorities believe the infection likely occurred while swimming in Lake Claiborne. The Louisiana Department of Health had previously reported a confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri in the state, though the individual was not initially named. Lillian had been hospitalized since August 15, initially presenting with fever and fatigue before developing neurological symptoms such as double vision and severe brain swelling.

Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm freshwater environments like lakes, rivers, and ponds. The infection occurs when contaminated water enters the body through the nose, allowing the amoeba to reach the brain and cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis. While extremely rare, the infection is almost always fatal. According to the CDC, there have been approximately 180 cases in the United States since 1937, with fewer than ten cases typically reported annually.

Entities

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Jeff Landry · Lake Claiborne · Lillian Smart · Louisiana Department of Health · Naegleria fowleri · Ruston

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