Scary stuff: 6 die from brain-eating amoeba after swimming

**Ninong** · 09-29-2007, 10:03 AM

Rare organism that lives in lakes entered victims’ bodies through the nose

PHOENIX - It sounds like science fiction but it’s true: A killer amoeba living in lakes enters the body through the nose and attacks the brain where it feeds until you die.

Even though encounters with the microscopic bug are extraordinarily rare, it’s killed six boys and young men this year. The spike in cases has health officials concerned, and they are predicting more cases in the future.

Here.

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"Is our children learning?" -- George W. Bush, Jan. 11, 2000.

"Childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured." -- George W. Bush, Sept. 26, 2007.

CubsFan · 10-05-2007, 12:15 PM

Like I don't have enough to worry about and then you go and post this. LOL

Samper · 10-11-2007, 01:54 AM

We have family that live on Lake Havasu and have swam there many times!! Most likely will again.

09-29-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,692	Scary stuff: 6 die from brain-eating amoeba after swimming Rare organism that lives in lakes entered victims’ bodies through the nose PHOENIX - It sounds like science fiction but it’s true: A killer amoeba living in lakes enters the body through the nose and attacks the brain where it feeds until you die. Even though encounters with the microscopic bug are extraordinarily rare, it’s killed six boys and young men this year. The spike in cases has health officials concerned, and they are predicting more cases in the future. Here. __________________________________________________ _____ "Is our children learning?" -- George W. Bush, Jan. 11, 2000. "Childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured." -- George W. Bush, Sept. 26, 2007. __________________ Ninong

10-05-2007, 12:15 PM	#2
CubsFan Tenant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 70	Re: Scary stuff: 6 die from brain-eating amoeba after swimming Like I don't have enough to worry about and then you go and post this. LOL

10-11-2007, 01:54 AM	#3
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,768	Re: Scary stuff: 6 die from brain-eating amoeba after swimming We have family that live on Lake Havasu and have swam there many times!! Most likely will again. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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