O fetiță din Louisiana a murit după ce a contractat o amiba rară "mâncătoare de creier". Cu o zi înainte împlinise opt ani

An eight-year-old girl from Louisiana died after contracting a rare and often fatal infection caused by the 'brain-eating' amoeba Naegleria fowleri, likely after swimming in Lake Claiborne. Lillian Smart passed away shortly after her birthday, with her family expressing devastation over her loss. She had been hospitalized since August 15, and local businesses supported her family during this difficult time. Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, with only a few cases reported in Louisiana since 2011. The amoeba thrives in warm waters and is most commonly found in southern U.S. states during summer. Experts note that climate change may be expanding its range into areas where it was previously uncommon.