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Missouri Man Dies from Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection

8/21/2025

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A Missouri man died from Naegleria fowleri after being hospitalized on August 19, following water skiing at Lake of the Ozarks.
The Missouri Department of Health noted fewer than 10 annual cases in the U.S., indicating the infection's rarity.
Health officials advise using nose clips and avoiding head submersion in warm freshwater.
Symptoms may develop 1-12 days after exposure and include severe headache, fever, and altered mental status.

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Story summary

A Missouri man died from Naegleria fowleri after being hospitalized on August 19, following water skiing at Lake of the Ozarks.
The Missouri Department of Health noted fewer than 10 annual cases in the U.S., indicating the infection's rarity.
Health officials advise using nose clips and avoiding head submersion in warm freshwater.
Symptoms may develop 1-12 days after exposure and include severe headache, fever, and altered mental status.