Brain-Eating Amoeba: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention

There's a tiny creature called Naegleria fowleri, also known as the brain-eating amoeba.

It lives in warm, freshwater places like lakes and ponds.

This amoeba can cause a serious brain infection called PAM.

If you get PAM, it means the amoeba has entered your nose while you were swimming in the water.

The amoeba then goes to your brain.

It's rare, but very dangerous, with a high chance of death.

To stay safe, don't go in dirty water, especially if you don't know if it's clean.

Make sure water doesn't get into your nose.

If you get a fever or headache after being in warm water, see a doctor right away.