Brain-eating amoeba risk explained

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Central North Carolina teen has died after developing a rare illness caused by a brain-eating amoeba.

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In the latest episode of Health Now, CBS 17 anchor Liz Ortiz sat down with Duke immunologist Dr. Ashley Moseman to break down what Naegleria fowleri is, how infection happens, and what researchers are learning about the body’s ability to fight it.

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