As health officials in Arizona investigate a suspected case of infection by the so-called 'brain-eating amoeba,' here's what to know about the amoeba, and the very rare (and almost always fatal) disease it can cause.
from WED 10:00 AM MST until WED 8:00 PM MST, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead National Recreation AreaOfficials with the Arizona Department of Health Services said they, along with Mohave County officials, are working jointing on a suspected case of illness that is believed caused by the so-called "brain eating amoeba."
Officials said while the case is not confirmed to be caused by the amoeba at this time, an investigation is ongoing.According to officials with AZDHS, samples have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing on Oct. 24.
The infection, according to the website, is caused by the amoeba traveling to the brain after entering a human body through the nose. In the brain area, the amoeba destroys brain tissue, and causes swelling and death., it is stated that initial PAM symptoms appear, on average, five days after infection, but it can range anywhere from one to nine days.
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