Child in Nebraska may have died of brain-eating amoeba.
on Aug. 8 in Nebraska's Elkhorn River, became symptomatic five days later and was hospitalized within 48 hours after symptoms began.
The child, who authorities have not released additional information about out of respect for the family, died on Aug. 18, Dr. Kari Neemann, medical advisor for Douglass County, said during a news conference on the death. “Right now, we are simply urging the public to be aware and take precautions when they are being exposed to any warm, freshwater sources," Huse said.can be found in soil and in freshwater, such as lakes, streams, hot springs and rivers. It can infect people when contaminated water goes up the nose. The amoeba has been found in Northern states more often as climate change fuels rising air and water temperatures.
The amoeba infects about three people annually in the United States and is typically fatal, according to the CDC. A total of 154 known amebicA Missouri resident also died from infection with the amoeba in July, possibly contracting it whileSwimmers should try to prevent water from entering their noses by plugging their noses if going underwater in freshwater, Huse said. Health officials also suggest not stirring up sediment in shallow warm water. Swallowing water does not cause this infection.
"Make sure that you are not engaging in activities that are causing forceful water up the nose such as water skiing, high speed tubing, those sorts of activities,” Huse said.Copyright © 2022 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
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