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

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

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.

A Central North Carolina teenager is critically ill with a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba typically found in warm freshwater. The case was announced Thursday, but as of Friday afternoon, thโ€ฆ [+3643 chars]

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