Rare cases of Naegleria fowleri can result in a severe infection in the brain, with infection fatal in around 95% of cases.

Cases are very, very rare, but are almost always deadly.

Have you ever seen headlines during the summer about a brain-eating amoeba infection? While extremely rare, an infectious disease expert explains what it is. “Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic amoeba ...

It's nearly always fatal, and it's showing up farther north than ever. Here's what to know before you swim this summer.

A "brain-eating amoeba" called Naegleria fowleri has been found in recreational waters at several national parks across the U.S. West this year. Scientists took 185 samples from Yellowstone National ...

Yes, you read that right. A brain-eating amoeba has been found in two popular U.S. national parks, according to a recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey and a number of other institutions that ...

A single-celled organism known as the “brain-eating amoeba” was found in two of the U.S.’s most popular national parks, according to a recently published study. A multi-institutional study conducted ...

Sightseeing isn't the only thing happening at some of America's favorite national parks. A new study shows that a devastating brain-eating amoeba has been detected in thermal waters at Yellowstone ...

A brain-eating amoeba is spreading across US national parks — here’s what you need to know - Infections can lead to coma and death in just five days ...

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version misstated the nature of amoebas, which are single-celled eukaryotic organisms. A single-celled organism known as the “brain-eating amoeba” was found ...

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