NCDHHS: Central North Carolina teen dies after rare amoeba infection

RALEIGH, N.C. — A central North Carolina teen has died after developing a rare and often fatal infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

NCDHHS says the teen died Aug. 31.

“We extend our condolences to the family, friends and community impacted by this loss,” the agency said in a statement. “To protect the family’s privacy, no further information will be released.”…

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