Brain-eating amoebas are rare. But hot weather increases the risk.
- Posted on July 3, 2025
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Brain-eating amoebas are rare. But hot weather increases the risk.

If you swim in freshwater lakes, here’s what to know about Naegleria fowleri amoeba. For example, the majority of infections in the U.S. happen in the summer.