An Arkansans man has died from an infection with Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” according to a news release sent out by the Arkansas Department of Health. The video above shows facts and symptoms about amoeba. Investigators believe the victim was likely exposed to the amoeba at the Little Rock Country Club splash pad. The club voluntarily closed its splash pad and pool during the investigation. “There is an ongoing risk to the public associated with this exposure,” the ADH release states. It is not transmitted from person to person. What is a brain-eating amoeba? The amoeba destroys brain tissue and swells organs. According to ADH, about three people in the United States are infected with Naegleria fowlers each time, and cases are usually fatal. The last reported case in Arkansas was in 2013. According to ADH, they live in soil and warm freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds and hot springs. It can also occur in pools and splash pads that are not properly maintained. Early symptoms include severe headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting. These begin 1 to 12 days after infection, after which symptoms progress to stiff shoulders, seizures, and coma.
Arkansan dies from infection Naegleria fowleriIt is commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” according to a news release sent out by the Arkansas Department of Health. The video above shows facts and symptoms about amoeba.
Investigators believe the victim was likely exposed to the amoeba at a Little Rock country club splash pad.
The club voluntarily closed its splash pad and pool while it investigated.
ADH’s release states that “there is no ongoing risk to the public associated with this exposure.” It is not contagious from person to person.
What is a brain-eating amoeba?
The amoeba destroys brain tissue and swells organs.
Approximately 3 people infected in the US Naegleria fowleri ADH says each case is usually fatal.
The last reported case in Arkansas was in 2013.
According to ADH, amoebas live in soil and warm freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, and hot springs. It can also occur in pools and splash pads that are not properly maintained.
Early symptoms include severe headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting. These begin 1 to 12 days after infection.
Symptoms then progress to stiff shoulders, seizures, and coma.
