Account Services

Estados Unidos: niño de 2 años fallece producto de una ameba 'come cerebros'

By Noah Herrera
Published in Internacional
July 24, 2023
1 min read
Estados Unidos: niño de 2 años fallece producto de una ameba 'come cerebros'

So, I just read this crazy article about a 2-year-old kid who tragically died from a brain-eating amoeba in the United States. Can you believe that? It caught my attention because, well, I’m always interested in hearing about weird and rare things happening. And let me tell you, this one definitely fits the bill.

Basically, this little boy somehow got infected with this nasty amoeba called Naegleria fowleri, which loves to chow down on brains. Yeah, you heard me right, it eats brains. And it’s not just some made-up horror movie stuff, this stuff is real.

From what I gathered, this amoeba is commonly found in warm freshwater environments like lakes and hot springs. So, it’s not really something you’d expect to encounter on a daily basis. But man, imagine going for a swim and just getting attacked by an amoeba that wants to devour your brain. That’s some straight-up nightmare material.

The sad part is that there’s basically no cure for this amoeba infection. Once it starts doing its brain-eating thing, it’s pretty much game over. And it’s incredibly rare too, so there isn’t much research or treatment available. Talk about bad luck.

Now, I definitely won’t be able to swim in warm freshwater without having second thoughts. And I’ll probably be extra cautious when it comes to water activities in general. You just never know what’s lurking beneath the surface, waiting to turn your brain into a buffet.

This article serves as a reminder that there are still mysterious and dangerous things out there, even in our modern world. It’s important to stay informed and take reasonable precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. And if you happen to come across an amoeba that’s fond of brain buffets, well, good luck.


Previous Article
Patxi López: "Si PP y Vox pierden las elecciones, ¿asaltarán el Congreso como Trump y Bolsonaro?"
Noah Herrera

Noah Herrera

Writer & Environmental Correspondent

Jefe del Ejército de Sudán decreta la disolución de las RSF - El Periodista
September 15, 2023
1 min

Quick Links

Advertise with usAbout UsContact Us

Social Media