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NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe? - WRAL

Published by WRAL.com By Caroline Yaffa, WRAL News · 30 August 2026 at 02:25
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NC teen has rare brain infection likely caused by swimming. Where did exposure happen? Are you safe? - WRAL
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A day after announcing the case, North Carolina hasn't said where a critically ill teen may have encountered a rare amoeba. WRAL examines the unanswered questions and what can actually be done to reduce the risk.

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