safety El Sudcaliforniano 2026-09-17

Brain-Eating Amoeba in Mexico: Symptoms, Risks, and Transmission

Health experts are warning the public about infections caused by Naegleria fowleri, a rare but almost universally fatal brain-eating amoeba. Officials emphasize awareness of symptoms and proper water safety to prevent contraction.

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