Families share warnings of amoeba that can be found in some bodies of water
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Families share warnings of amoeba that can be found in some bodies of water

The CDC confirmed that the 2024 death of a 71-year-old Texas woman was caused by a brain eating amoeba. They say she came into contact with it while using tap water from an RV for a nasal rinse but the amoeba can be found in any fresh water. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more on what you need to know to stay safe.

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