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Boy Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba After Sea of Galilee Swim
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A nine-year-old Israeli boy died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in the Sea of Galilee. The Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which is nearly always fatal, entered his body through his nose.
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- Nine-year-old boy died from brain-eating amoeba infection.
- Infection occurred after swimming in the Sea of Galilee.
- Naegleria fowleri amoeba is rare and highly fatal.
- Contaminated water entered the boy's nose.
- Fewer than 500 cases reported globally since the 1960s.
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